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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.85, 1,859.92 and 750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.85, 1,859.92 and 750.33 is: 1,035.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.85 : 1,859.92 = 750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.85/1,859.92 = 750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.85x = 1,859.92 × 750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.85x = 1,395,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,553.77/1,347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.39

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