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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.45, 1,855.29 and 746.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.45, 1,855.29 and 746.93 is: 1,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.45 : 1,855.29 = 746.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.45/1,855.29 = 746.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.45x = 1,855.29 × 746.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.45x = 1,385,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,776.40/1,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.74

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