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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.94, 1,854.78 and 754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.94, 1,854.78 and 754.68 is: 1,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.94 : 1,854.78 = 754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.94/1,854.78 = 754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.94x = 1,854.78 × 754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.94x = 1,399,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,765.37/1,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.54

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