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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.50, 1,859.19 and 758.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.50, 1,859.19 and 758.03 is: 1,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.50 : 1,859.19 = 758.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.50/1,859.19 = 758.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.50x = 1,859.19 × 758.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.50x = 1,409,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,309.66/1,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.87

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