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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.36, 1,854.90 and 754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.36, 1,854.90 and 754.84 is: 1,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.36 : 1,854.90 = 754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.36/1,854.90 = 754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.36x = 1,854.90 × 754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.36x = 1,400,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,152.72/1,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.50

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