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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.13, 1,860.38 and 758.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.13, 1,860.38 and 758.65 is: 1,046.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.13 : 1,860.38 = 758.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.13/1,860.38 = 758.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.13x = 1,860.38 × 758.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.13x = 1,411,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,379.44/1,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.92

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