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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.44, 2,105.28 and 754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.44, 2,105.28 and 754.44 is: 1,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.44 : 2,105.28 = 754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.44/2,105.28 = 754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.44x = 2,105.28 × 754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.44x = 1,588,307.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,307.44/1,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.53

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