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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.67, 1,855.59 and 755.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.67, 1,855.59 and 755.11 is: 1,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.67 : 1,855.59 = 755.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.67/1,855.59 = 755.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.67x = 1,855.59 × 755.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.67x = 1,401,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,174.56/1,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.02

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