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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.48, 1,851.23 and 752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.48, 1,851.23 and 752.01 is: 1,037.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.48 : 1,851.23 = 752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.48/1,851.23 = 752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.48x = 1,851.23 × 752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.48x = 1,392,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,139.71/1,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.76

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