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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.05, 1,854.70 and 746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.05, 1,854.70 and 746.50 is: 1,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.05 : 1,854.70 = 746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.05/1,854.70 = 746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.05x = 1,854.70 × 746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.05x = 1,384,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,520.54/1,344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.11

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