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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.44, 1,871.99 and 758.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.44, 1,871.99 and 758.99 is: 1,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.44 : 1,871.99 = 758.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.44/1,871.99 = 758.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.44x = 1,871.99 × 758.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.44x = 1,420,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,821.69/1,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.46

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