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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.14, 1,856.12 and 755.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.14, 1,856.12 and 755.69 is: 1,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.14 : 1,856.12 = 755.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.14/1,856.12 = 755.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.14x = 1,856.12 × 755.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.14x = 1,402,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,638.26/1,345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.75

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