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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.43, 1,860.68 and 758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.43, 1,860.68 and 758.93 is: 1,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.43 : 1,860.68 = 758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.43/1,860.68 = 758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.43x = 1,860.68 × 758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.43x = 1,412,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,122.08/1,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.23

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