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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.52, 1,849.87 and 751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.52, 1,849.87 and 751.08 is: 1,036.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.52 : 1,849.87 = 751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.52/1,849.87 = 751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.52x = 1,849.87 × 751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.52x = 1,389,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,408.24/1,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.47

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