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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.70, 1,854.30 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.70, 1,854.30 and 754.26 is: 1,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.70 : 1,854.30 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.70/1,854.30 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.70x = 1,854.30 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.70x = 1,398,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,624.32/1,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.88

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