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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.77, 1,855.76 and 755.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.77, 1,855.76 and 755.30 is: 1,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.77 : 1,855.76 = 755.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.77/1,855.76 = 755.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.77x = 1,855.76 × 755.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.77x = 1,401,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,655.53/1,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.30

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