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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.58, 1,854.12 and 746.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.58, 1,854.12 and 746.11 is: 1,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.58 : 1,854.12 = 746.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.58/1,854.12 = 746.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.58x = 1,854.12 × 746.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.58x = 1,383,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,377.47/1,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.62

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