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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.83, 1,862.71 and 760.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.83, 1,862.71 and 760.34 is: 1,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.83 : 1,862.71 = 760.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.83/1,862.71 = 760.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.83x = 1,862.71 × 760.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.83x = 1,416,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,292.92/1,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.24

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