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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.01, 1,854.70 and 754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.01, 1,854.70 and 754.53 is: 1,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.01 : 1,854.70 = 754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.01/1,854.70 = 754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.01x = 1,854.70 × 754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.01x = 1,399,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,428.38/1,344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.23

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