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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.33, 1,860.22 and 758.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.33, 1,860.22 and 758.87 is: 1,046.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.33 : 1,860.22 = 758.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.33/1,860.22 = 758.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.33x = 1,860.22 × 758.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.33x = 1,411,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,659.51/1,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.97

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