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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.55, 1,855.55 and 755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.55, 1,855.55 and 755.27 is: 1,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.55 : 1,855.55 = 755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.55/1,855.55 = 755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.55x = 1,855.55 × 755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.55x = 1,401,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,437.47/1,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.31

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