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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.21, 1,855.04 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.21, 1,855.04 and 754.74 is: 1,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.21 : 1,855.04 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.21/1,855.04 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.21x = 1,855.04 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.21x = 1,400,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,069.12/1,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.56

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