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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.02, 1,858.83 and 757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.02, 1,858.83 and 757.58 is: 1,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.02 : 1,858.83 = 757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.02/1,858.83 = 757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.02x = 1,858.83 × 757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.02x = 1,408,212.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,212.43/1,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.43

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