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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.77, 1,858.55 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.77, 1,858.55 and 757.30 is: 1,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.77 : 1,858.55 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.77/1,858.55 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.77x = 1,858.55 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.77x = 1,407,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,479.92/1,346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.08

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