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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.09, 1,854.87 and 754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.09, 1,854.87 and 754.77 is: 1,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.09 : 1,854.87 = 754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.09/1,854.87 = 754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.09x = 1,854.87 × 754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.09x = 1,399,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,990.96/1,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.59

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