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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.97, 1,860.17 and 750.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.97, 1,860.17 and 750.46 is: 1,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.97 : 1,860.17 = 750.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.97/1,860.17 = 750.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.97x = 1,860.17 × 750.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.97x = 1,395,973.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,973.88/1,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.62

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