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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.59, 1,855.56 and 755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.59, 1,855.56 and 755.15 is: 1,042.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.59 : 1,855.56 = 755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.59/1,855.56 = 755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.59x = 1,855.56 × 755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.59x = 1,401,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,226.13/1,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.12

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