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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.38, 1,860.75 and 758.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.38, 1,860.75 and 758.91 is: 1,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.38 : 1,860.75 = 758.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.38/1,860.75 = 758.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.38x = 1,860.75 × 758.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.38x = 1,412,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,141.78/1,348.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.29

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