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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.03, 1,858.86 and 757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.03, 1,858.86 and 757.53 is: 1,045.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.03 : 1,858.86 = 757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.03/1,858.86 = 757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.03x = 1,858.86 × 757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.03x = 1,408,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,142.22/1,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.37

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