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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.90, 1,859.99 and 750.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.90, 1,859.99 and 750.35 is: 1,035.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.90 : 1,859.99 = 750.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.90/1,859.99 = 750.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.90x = 1,859.99 × 750.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.90x = 1,395,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,650.02/1,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.43

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