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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.11, 1,854.95 and 754.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.11, 1,854.95 and 754.67 is: 1,041.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.11 : 1,854.95 = 754.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.11/1,854.95 = 754.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.11x = 1,854.95 × 754.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.11x = 1,399,875.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,875.98/1,344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.49

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