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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.99, 1,860.22 and 758.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.99, 1,860.22 and 758.53 is: 1,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.99 : 1,860.22 = 758.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.99/1,860.22 = 758.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.99x = 1,860.22 × 758.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.99x = 1,411,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,032.68/1,347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.77

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