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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 1,854.58 and 754.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 1,854.58 and 754.41 is: 1,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 1,854.58 = 754.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/1,854.58 = 754.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 1,854.58 × 754.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 1,399,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,113.70/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.13

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