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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.54, 1,854.20 and 754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.54, 1,854.20 and 754.13 is: 1,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.54 : 1,854.20 = 754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.54/1,854.20 = 754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.54x = 1,854.20 × 754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.54x = 1,398,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,304.08/1,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.76

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