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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.86, 1,854.56 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.86, 1,854.56 and 754.44 is: 1,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.86 : 1,854.56 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.86/1,854.56 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.86x = 1,854.56 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.86x = 1,399,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,154.25/1,343.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.15

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