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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.24, 1,859.20 and 757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.24, 1,859.20 and 757.78 is: 1,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.24 : 1,859.20 = 757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.24/1,859.20 = 757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.24x = 1,859.20 × 757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.24x = 1,408,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,864.58/1,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.74

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