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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.12, 1,855 and 754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.12, 1,855 and 754.72 is: 1,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.12 : 1,855 = 754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.12/1,855 = 754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.12x = 1,855 × 754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.12x = 1,400,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,005.60/1,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.58

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