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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.39, 1,859.49 and 758.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.39, 1,859.49 and 758.07 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.39 : 1,859.49 = 758.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.39/1,859.49 = 758.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.39x = 1,859.49 × 758.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.39x = 1,409,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,623.58/1,347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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