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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.18, 1,850.85 and 751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.18, 1,850.85 and 751.74 is: 1,037.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.18 : 1,850.85 = 751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.18/1,850.85 = 751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.18x = 1,850.85 × 751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.18x = 1,391,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,357.98/1,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.41

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