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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.46, 1,856.74 and 756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.46, 1,856.74 and 756 is: 1,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.46 : 1,856.74 = 756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.46/1,856.74 = 756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.46x = 1,856.74 × 756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.46x = 1,403,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,695.44/1,345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.28

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