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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.95, 1,854.66 and 754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.95, 1,854.66 and 754.54 is: 1,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.95 : 1,854.66 = 754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.95/1,854.66 = 754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.95x = 1,854.66 × 754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.95x = 1,399,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,415.16/1,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.27

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