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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.52, 1,851.28 and 752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.52, 1,851.28 and 752.04 is: 1,037.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.52 : 1,851.28 = 752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.52/1,851.28 = 752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.52x = 1,851.28 × 752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.52x = 1,392,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,236.61/1,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.81

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