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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.72, 1,855.70 and 747.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.72, 1,855.70 and 747.21 is: 1,031.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.72 : 1,855.70 = 747.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.72/1,855.70 = 747.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.72x = 1,855.70 × 747.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.72x = 1,386,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,597.60/1,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.14

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