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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.59, 1,859.67 and 758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.59, 1,859.67 and 758.12 is: 1,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.59 : 1,859.67 = 758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.59/1,859.67 = 758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.59x = 1,859.67 × 758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.59x = 1,409,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,853.02/1,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.20

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