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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.92, 1,860.24 and 758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.92, 1,860.24 and 758.38 is: 1,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.92 : 1,860.24 = 758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.92/1,860.24 = 758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.92x = 1,860.24 × 758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.92x = 1,410,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,768.81/1,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.63

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