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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.42, 1,855.10 and 754.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.42, 1,855.10 and 754.86 is: 1,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.42 : 1,855.10 = 754.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.42/1,855.10 = 754.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.42x = 1,855.10 × 754.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.42x = 1,400,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,340.79/1,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.59

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