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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.62, 1,859.70 and 758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.62, 1,859.70 and 758.15 is: 1,046.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.62 : 1,859.70 = 758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.62/1,859.70 = 758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.62x = 1,859.70 × 758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.62x = 1,409,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,922.26/1,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.23

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