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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.63, 1,855.70 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.63, 1,855.70 and 755.20 is: 1,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.63 : 1,855.70 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.63/1,855.70 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.63x = 1,855.70 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.63x = 1,401,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,419.06/1,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.23

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