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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.69, 1,859.81 and 758.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.69, 1,859.81 and 758.21 is: 1,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.69 : 1,859.81 = 758.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.69/1,859.81 = 758.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.69x = 1,859.81 × 758.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.69x = 1,410,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,127.40/1,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.33

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