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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.02, 1,850.56 and 751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.02, 1,850.56 and 751.59 is: 1,037.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.02 : 1,850.56 = 751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.02/1,850.56 = 751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.02x = 1,850.56 × 751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.02x = 1,390,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,853.14/1,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.16

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