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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.64, 1,854.36 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.64, 1,854.36 and 754.32 is: 1,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.64 : 1,854.36 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.64/1,854.36 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.64x = 1,854.36 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.64x = 1,398,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,780.84/1,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.04

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