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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.34, 1,853.80 and 753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.34, 1,853.80 and 753.88 is: 1,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.34 : 1,853.80 = 753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.34/1,853.80 = 753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.34x = 1,853.80 × 753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.34x = 1,397,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,535.36/1,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.34

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