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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.93, 1,858.80 and 757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.93, 1,858.80 and 757.52 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.93 : 1,858.80 = 757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.93/1,858.80 = 757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.93x = 1,858.80 × 757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.93x = 1,408,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,078.18/1,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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