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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.34, 1,862.10 and 759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.34, 1,862.10 and 759.89 is: 1,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.34 : 1,862.10 = 759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.34/1,862.10 = 759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.34x = 1,862.10 × 759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.34x = 1,414,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,988.84/1,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.65

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