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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.49, 1,860.87 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.49, 1,860.87 and 750.96 is: 1,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.49 : 1,860.87 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.49/1,860.87 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.49x = 1,860.87 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.49x = 1,397,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,435.18/1,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.30

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