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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.14, 1,858.97 and 757.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.14, 1,858.97 and 757.65 is: 1,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.14 : 1,858.97 = 757.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.14/1,858.97 = 757.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.14x = 1,858.97 × 757.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.14x = 1,408,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,444.83/1,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.51

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