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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.97, 1,854.54 and 754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.97, 1,854.54 and 754.47 is: 1,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.97 : 1,854.54 = 754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.97/1,854.54 = 754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.97x = 1,854.54 × 754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.97x = 1,399,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,194.79/1,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.09

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