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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.96, 1,855.98 and 755.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.96, 1,855.98 and 755.55 is: 1,042.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.96 : 1,855.98 = 755.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.96/1,855.98 = 755.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.96x = 1,855.98 × 755.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.96x = 1,402,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,285.69/1,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.62

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