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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.53, 1,855.49 and 755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.53, 1,855.49 and 755.12 is: 1,042.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.53 : 1,855.49 = 755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.53/1,855.49 = 755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.53x = 1,855.49 × 755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.53x = 1,401,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,117.61/1,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.09

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