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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.46, 1,862.19 and 760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.46, 1,862.19 and 760.19 is: 1,049.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.46 : 1,862.19 = 760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.46/1,862.19 = 760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.46x = 1,862.19 × 760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.46x = 1,415,608.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,608.91/1,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.02

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