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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.64, 1,858.51 and 757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.64, 1,858.51 and 757.16 is: 1,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.64 : 1,858.51 = 757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.64/1,858.51 = 757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.64x = 1,858.51 × 757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.64x = 1,407,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,189.43/1,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.96

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