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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.49, 1,854.26 and 754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.49, 1,854.26 and 754.22 is: 1,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.49 : 1,854.26 = 754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.49/1,854.26 = 754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.49x = 1,854.26 × 754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.49x = 1,398,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,513.24/1,343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.95

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