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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.18, 1,858.86 and 757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.18, 1,858.86 and 757.59 is: 1,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.18 : 1,858.86 = 757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.18/1,858.86 = 757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.18x = 1,858.86 × 757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.18x = 1,408,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,253.75/1,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.33

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