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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.16, 1,853.52 and 745.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.16, 1,853.52 and 745.65 is: 1,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.16 : 1,853.52 = 745.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.16/1,853.52 = 745.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.16x = 1,853.52 × 745.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.16x = 1,382,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,077.19/1,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.97

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