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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.10, 1,850.72 and 751.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.10, 1,850.72 and 751.64 is: 1,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.10 : 1,850.72 = 751.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.10/1,850.72 = 751.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.10x = 1,850.72 × 751.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.10x = 1,391,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,075.18/1,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.26

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