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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.18, 1,858.92 and 749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.18, 1,858.92 and 749.67 is: 1,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.18 : 1,858.92 = 749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.18/1,858.92 = 749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.18x = 1,858.92 × 749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.18x = 1,393,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,576.56/1,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.44

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