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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.44, 1,859.46 and 757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.44, 1,859.46 and 757.98 is: 1,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.44 : 1,859.46 = 757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.44/1,859.46 = 757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.44x = 1,859.46 × 757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.44x = 1,409,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,433.49/1,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.01

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