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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.26, 1,850.95 and 751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.26, 1,850.95 and 751.78 is: 1,037.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.26 : 1,850.95 = 751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.26/1,850.95 = 751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.26x = 1,850.95 × 751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.26x = 1,391,510.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,510.44/1,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.47

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