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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.58, 1,855.50 and 747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.58, 1,855.50 and 747.11 is: 1,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.58 : 1,855.50 = 747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.58/1,855.50 = 747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.58x = 1,855.50 × 747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.58x = 1,386,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,262.61/1,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.00

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