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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.16, 1,860.36 and 758.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.16, 1,860.36 and 758.66 is: 1,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.16 : 1,860.36 = 758.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.16/1,860.36 = 758.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.16x = 1,860.36 × 758.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.16x = 1,411,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,380.72/1,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.89

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