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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.46, 1,856.73 and 755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.46, 1,856.73 and 755.99 is: 1,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.46 : 1,856.73 = 755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.46/1,856.73 = 755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.46x = 1,856.73 × 755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.46x = 1,403,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,660.03/1,345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.26

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