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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.43, 1,853.87 and 754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.43, 1,853.87 and 754.16 is: 1,040.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.43 : 1,853.87 = 754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.43/1,853.87 = 754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.43x = 1,853.87 × 754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.43x = 1,398,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,101.56/1,343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.70

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