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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.08, 1,854.80 and 754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.08, 1,854.80 and 754.60 is: 1,041.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.08 : 1,854.80 = 754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.08/1,854.80 = 754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.08x = 1,854.80 × 754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.08x = 1,399,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,632.08/1,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.33

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