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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.56, 1,859.72 and 750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.56, 1,859.72 and 750.19 is: 1,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.56 : 1,859.72 = 750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.56/1,859.72 = 750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.56x = 1,859.72 × 750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.56x = 1,395,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,140.57/1,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.31

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