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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.48, 1,859.34 and 757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.48, 1,859.34 and 757.92 is: 1,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.48 : 1,859.34 = 757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.48/1,859.34 = 757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.48x = 1,859.34 × 757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.48x = 1,409,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,230.97/1,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.83

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