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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.82, 1,870.99 and 758.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.82, 1,870.99 and 758.33 is: 1,046.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.82 : 1,870.99 = 758.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.82/1,870.99 = 758.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.82x = 1,870.99 × 758.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.82x = 1,418,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,827.85/1,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.47

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