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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.52, 1,856.72 and 755.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.52, 1,856.72 and 755.95 is: 1,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.52 : 1,856.72 = 755.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.52/1,856.72 = 755.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.52x = 1,856.72 × 755.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.52x = 1,403,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,587.48/1,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.16

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