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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.68, 1,859.62 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.68, 1,859.62 and 758.10 is: 1,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.68 : 1,859.62 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.68/1,859.62 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.68x = 1,859.62 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.68x = 1,409,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,769.05/1,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.07

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