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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.72, 1,859.98 and 758.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.72, 1,859.98 and 758.36 is: 1,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.72 : 1,859.98 = 758.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.72/1,859.98 = 758.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.72x = 1,859.98 × 758.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.72x = 1,410,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,534.43/1,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.61

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