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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.15, 1,861.77 and 759.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.15, 1,861.77 and 759.71 is: 1,048.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.15 : 1,861.77 = 759.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.15/1,861.77 = 759.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.15x = 1,861.77 × 759.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.15x = 1,414,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,395.98/1,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.36

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