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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.95, 1,858.78 and 757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.95, 1,858.78 and 757.49 is: 1,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.95 : 1,858.78 = 757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.95/1,858.78 = 757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.95x = 1,858.78 × 757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.95x = 1,408,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,007.26/1,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.33

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