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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.24, 1,860.52 and 750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.24, 1,860.52 and 750.71 is: 1,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.24 : 1,860.52 = 750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.24/1,860.52 = 750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.24x = 1,860.52 × 750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.24x = 1,396,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,709.92/1,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.95

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