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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.46, 1,853.99 and 753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.46, 1,853.99 and 753.98 is: 1,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.46 : 1,853.99 = 753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.46/1,853.99 = 753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.46x = 1,853.99 × 753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.46x = 1,397,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,877.90/1,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.51

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