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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.42, 1,855.25 and 746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.42, 1,855.25 and 746.94 is: 1,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.42 : 1,855.25 = 746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.42/1,855.25 = 746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.42x = 1,855.25 × 746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.42x = 1,385,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,760.44/1,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.75

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