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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.53, 1,859.49 and 758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.53, 1,859.49 and 758.16 is: 1,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.53 : 1,859.49 = 758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.53/1,859.49 = 758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.53x = 1,859.49 × 758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.53x = 1,409,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,790.94/1,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.21

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