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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.46, 1,855.36 and 755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.46, 1,855.36 and 755.19 is: 1,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.46 : 1,855.36 = 755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.46/1,855.36 = 755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.46x = 1,855.36 × 755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.46x = 1,401,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,136.27/1,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.16

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