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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.72, 1,859.82 and 758.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.72, 1,859.82 and 758.22 is: 1,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.72 : 1,859.82 = 758.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.72/1,859.82 = 758.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.72x = 1,859.82 × 758.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.72x = 1,410,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,152.72/1,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.32

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