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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.14, 1,861.96 and 759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.14, 1,861.96 and 759.74 is: 1,048.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.14 : 1,861.96 = 759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.14/1,861.96 = 759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.14x = 1,861.96 × 759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.14x = 1,414,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,605.49/1,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.52

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