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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.38, 1,853.88 and 753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.38, 1,853.88 and 753.91 is: 1,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.38 : 1,853.88 = 753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.38/1,853.88 = 753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.38x = 1,853.88 × 753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.38x = 1,397,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,658.67/1,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.40

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