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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.89, 1,855.99 and 755.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.89, 1,855.99 and 755.41 is: 1,042.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.89 : 1,855.99 = 755.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.89/1,855.99 = 755.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.89x = 1,855.99 × 755.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.89x = 1,402,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,026.88/1,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.49

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