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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.11, 1,854.87 and 746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.11, 1,854.87 and 746.60 is: 1,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.11 : 1,854.87 = 746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.11/1,854.87 = 746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.11x = 1,854.87 × 746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.11x = 1,384,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,850.58/1,344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.31

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