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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.93, 1,854.62 and 754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.93, 1,854.62 and 754.46 is: 1,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.93 : 1,854.62 = 754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.93/1,854.62 = 754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.93x = 1,854.62 × 754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.93x = 1,399,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,233.34/1,343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.15

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