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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.38, 1,860.74 and 758.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.38, 1,860.74 and 758.98 is: 1,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.38 : 1,860.74 = 758.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.38/1,860.74 = 758.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.38x = 1,860.74 × 758.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.38x = 1,412,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,264.45/1,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.38

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