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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.46, 1,859.48 and 758.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.46, 1,859.48 and 758.00 is: 1,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.46 : 1,859.48 = 758.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.46/1,859.48 = 758.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.46x = 1,859.48 × 758.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.46x = 1,409,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,478.02/1,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.02

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