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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.65, 1,861.07 and 758.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.65, 1,861.07 and 758.97 is: 1,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.65 : 1,861.07 = 758.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.65/1,861.07 = 758.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.65x = 1,861.07 × 758.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.65x = 1,412,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,492.50/1,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.34

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