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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.90, 1,855.86 and 755.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.90, 1,855.86 and 755.30 is: 1,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.90 : 1,855.86 = 755.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.90/1,855.86 = 755.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.90x = 1,855.86 × 755.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.90x = 1,401,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,721.78/1,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.25

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