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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.39, 1,859.88 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.39, 1,859.88 and 753.32 is: 1,128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.39 : 1,859.88 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.39/1,859.88 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.39x = 1,859.88 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.39x = 1,401,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,084.80/1,241.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.64

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