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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.68, 1,858.26 and 757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.68, 1,858.26 and 757.18 is: 1,044.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.68 : 1,858.26 = 757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.68/1,858.26 = 757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.68x = 1,858.26 × 757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.68x = 1,407,037.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,037.31/1,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.82

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