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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.90, 1,854.49 and 754.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.90, 1,854.49 and 754.29 is: 1,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.90 : 1,854.49 = 754.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.90/1,854.49 = 754.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.90x = 1,854.49 × 754.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.90x = 1,398,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,823.26/1,343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.87

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