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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.46, 1,862.28 and 760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.46, 1,862.28 and 760.02 is: 1,048.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.46 : 1,862.28 = 760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.46/1,862.28 = 760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.46x = 1,862.28 × 760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.46x = 1,415,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,370.05/1,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.84

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