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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.90, 1,856.08 and 755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.90, 1,856.08 and 755.58 is: 1,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.90 : 1,856.08 = 755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.90/1,856.08 = 755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.90x = 1,856.08 × 755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.90x = 1,402,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,416.93/1,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.77

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