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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 1,858.83 and 757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 1,858.83 and 757.47 is: 1,045.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 1,858.83 = 757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/1,858.83 = 757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 1,858.83 × 757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 1,408,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,007.96/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.34

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