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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.77, 1,859.94 and 758.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.77, 1,859.94 and 758.29 is: 1,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.77 : 1,859.94 = 758.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.77/1,859.94 = 758.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.77x = 1,859.94 × 758.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.77x = 1,410,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,364.60/1,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.44

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