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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.70, 2,016.45 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.70, 2,016.45 and 758.70 is: 1,138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.70 : 2,016.45 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.70/2,016.45 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.70x = 2,016.45 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.70x = 1,529,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,880.62/1,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.56

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