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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.68, 1,859.64 and 758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.68, 1,859.64 and 758.24 is: 1,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.68 : 1,859.64 = 758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.68/1,859.64 = 758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.68x = 1,859.64 × 758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.68x = 1,410,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,053.43/1,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.28

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