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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.74, 1,855.81 and 755.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.74, 1,855.81 and 755.22 is: 1,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.74 : 1,855.81 = 755.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.74/1,855.81 = 755.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.74x = 1,855.81 × 755.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.74x = 1,401,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,552.73/1,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.25

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