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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.56, 1,860.87 and 759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.56, 1,860.87 and 759.09 is: 1,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.56 : 1,860.87 = 759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.56/1,860.87 = 759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.56x = 1,860.87 × 759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.56x = 1,412,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,567.81/1,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.46

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