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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.91, 1,854.69 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.91, 1,854.69 and 754.47 is: 1,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.91 : 1,854.69 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.91/1,854.69 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.91x = 1,854.69 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.91x = 1,399,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,307.96/1,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.22

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