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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.45, 1,851.23 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.45, 1,851.23 and 752.10 is: 1,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.45 : 1,851.23 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.45/1,851.23 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.45x = 1,851.23 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.45x = 1,392,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,310.08/1,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.91

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