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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.68, 1,861.02 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.68, 1,861.02 and 759.24 is: 1,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.68 : 1,861.02 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.68/1,861.02 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.68x = 1,861.02 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.68x = 1,412,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,960.82/1,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.66

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