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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.17, 1,858.95 and 749.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.17, 1,858.95 and 749.57 is: 1,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.17 : 1,858.95 = 749.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.17/1,858.95 = 749.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.17x = 1,858.95 × 749.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.17x = 1,393,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,414.72/1,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.33

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