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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.83, 1,870.96 and 758.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.83, 1,870.96 and 758.22 is: 1,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.83 : 1,870.96 = 758.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.83/1,870.96 = 758.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.83x = 1,870.96 × 758.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.83x = 1,418,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,599.29/1,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.30

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