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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.36, 1,859.13 and 757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.36, 1,859.13 and 757.68 is: 1,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.36 : 1,859.13 = 757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.36/1,859.13 = 757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.36x = 1,859.13 × 757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.36x = 1,408,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,625.62/1,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.47

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