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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.34, 1,860.70 and 750.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.34, 1,860.70 and 750.83 is: 1,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.34 : 1,860.70 = 750.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.34/1,860.70 = 750.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.34x = 1,860.70 × 750.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.34x = 1,397,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,058.20/1,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.13

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