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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.60, 1,855.38 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.60, 1,855.38 and 755.16 is: 1,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.60 : 1,855.38 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.60/1,855.38 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.60x = 1,855.38 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.60x = 1,401,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,108.76/1,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.03

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