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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.08, 1,858.96 and 757.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.08, 1,858.96 and 757.62 is: 1,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.08 : 1,858.96 = 757.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.08/1,858.96 = 757.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.08x = 1,858.96 × 757.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.08x = 1,408,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,385.28/1,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.51

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