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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.50, 1,855.43 and 747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.50, 1,855.43 and 747.01 is: 1,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.50 : 1,855.43 = 747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.50/1,855.43 = 747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.50x = 1,855.43 × 747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.50x = 1,386,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,024.76/1,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.88

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