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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.27, 1,853.61 and 745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.27, 1,853.61 and 745.70 is: 1,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.27 : 1,853.61 = 745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.27/1,853.61 = 745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.27x = 1,853.61 × 745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.27x = 1,382,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,236.98/1,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.01

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