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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.59, 1,854.09 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.59, 1,854.09 and 754.11 is: 1,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.59 : 1,854.09 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.59/1,854.09 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.59x = 1,854.09 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.59x = 1,398,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,187.81/1,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.64

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