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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.02, 1,850.74 and 751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.02, 1,850.74 and 751.70 is: 1,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.02 : 1,850.74 = 751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.02/1,850.74 = 751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.02x = 1,850.74 × 751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.02x = 1,391,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,201.26/1,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.42

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