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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.81, 1,859.81 and 758.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.81, 1,859.81 and 758.31 is: 1,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.81 : 1,859.81 = 758.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.81/1,859.81 = 758.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.81x = 1,859.81 × 758.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.81x = 1,410,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,312.52/1,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.37

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