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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.43, 1,860.79 and 750.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.43, 1,860.79 and 750.92 is: 1,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.43 : 1,860.79 = 750.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.43/1,860.79 = 750.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.43x = 1,860.79 × 750.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.43x = 1,397,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,308.61/1,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.25

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