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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.62, 1,855.55 and 755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.62, 1,855.55 and 755.15 is: 1,042.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.62 : 1,855.55 = 755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.62/1,855.55 = 755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.62x = 1,855.55 × 755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.62x = 1,401,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,205.53/1,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.09

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