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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.55, 1,854.19 and 754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.55, 1,854.19 and 754.13 is: 1,040.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.55 : 1,854.19 = 754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.55/1,854.19 = 754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.55x = 1,854.19 × 754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.55x = 1,398,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,300.30/1,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.75

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