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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.66, 1,855.63 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.66, 1,855.63 and 755.20 is: 1,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.66 : 1,855.63 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.66/1,855.63 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.66x = 1,855.63 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.66x = 1,401,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,375.04/1,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.18

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