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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.97, 1,860.21 and 758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.97, 1,860.21 and 758.52 is: 1,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.97 : 1,860.21 = 758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.97/1,860.21 = 758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.97x = 1,860.21 × 758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.97x = 1,410,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,993.40/1,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.75

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