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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.71, 1,855.70 and 755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.71, 1,855.70 and 755.44 is: 1,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.71 : 1,855.70 = 755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.71/1,855.70 = 755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.71x = 1,855.70 × 755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.71x = 1,401,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,860.73/1,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.50

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