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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.34, 1,850.96 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.34, 1,850.96 and 751.82 is: 1,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.34 : 1,850.96 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.34/1,850.96 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.34x = 1,850.96 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.34x = 1,391,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,581.37/1,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.46

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