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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.36, 1,855.25 and 754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.36, 1,855.25 and 754.94 is: 1,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.36 : 1,855.25 = 754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.36/1,855.25 = 754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.36x = 1,855.25 × 754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.36x = 1,400,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,602.44/1,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.84

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