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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.39, 1,850.94 and 751.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.39, 1,850.94 and 751.83 is: 1,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.39 : 1,850.94 = 751.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.39/1,850.94 = 751.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.39x = 1,850.94 × 751.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.39x = 1,391,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,592.22/1,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.43

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