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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.30, 1,855.13 and 754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.30, 1,855.13 and 754.83 is: 1,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.30 : 1,855.13 = 754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.30/1,855.13 = 754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.30x = 1,855.13 × 754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.30x = 1,400,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,307.78/1,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.66

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