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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.30, 1,859.28 and 757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.30, 1,859.28 and 757.84 is: 1,045.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.30 : 1,859.28 = 757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.30/1,859.28 = 757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.30x = 1,859.28 × 757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.30x = 1,409,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,023.67/1,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.81

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