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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.37, 1,855.38 and 754.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.37, 1,855.38 and 754.87 is: 1,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.37 : 1,855.38 = 754.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.37/1,855.38 = 754.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.37x = 1,855.38 × 754.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.37x = 1,400,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,570.70/1,344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.80

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