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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.49, 1,859.53 and 758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.49, 1,859.53 and 758.02 is: 1,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.49 : 1,859.53 = 758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.49/1,859.53 = 758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.49x = 1,859.53 × 758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.49x = 1,409,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,560.93/1,347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.06

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