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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.78, 1,860 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.78, 1,860 and 758.52 is: 1,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.78 : 1,860 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.78/1,860 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.78x = 1,860 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.78x = 1,410,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,847.20/1,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.79

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