Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.34, 1,854 and 754.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,343.34, 1,854 and 754.02 is: 1,040.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,343.34 : 1,854 = 754.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,343.34/1,854 = 754.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,343.34x = 1,854 × 754.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,343.34x = 1,397,953.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,397,953.08/1,343.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,040.65
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