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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.24, 1,855.12 and 754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.24, 1,855.12 and 754.80 is: 1,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.24 : 1,855.12 = 754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.24/1,855.12 = 754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.24x = 1,855.12 × 754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.24x = 1,400,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,244.58/1,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.66

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