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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.65, 1,855.14 and 755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.65, 1,855.14 and 755.06 is: 1,041.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.65 : 1,855.14 = 755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.65/1,855.14 = 755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.65x = 1,855.14 × 755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.65x = 1,400,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,732.73/1,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.71

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