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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.25, 1,860.54 and 758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.25, 1,860.54 and 758.75 is: 1,047.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.25 : 1,860.54 = 758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.25/1,860.54 = 758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.25x = 1,860.54 × 758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.25x = 1,411,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,684.73/1,348.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.05

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