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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.90, 1,858.74 and 757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.90, 1,858.74 and 757.42 is: 1,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.90 : 1,858.74 = 757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.90/1,858.74 = 757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.90x = 1,858.74 × 757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.90x = 1,407,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,846.85/1,346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.25

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