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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.23, 1,855.13 and 754.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.23, 1,855.13 and 754.81 is: 1,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.23 : 1,855.13 = 754.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.23/1,855.13 = 754.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.23x = 1,855.13 × 754.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.23x = 1,400,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,270.68/1,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.69

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