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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.53, 1,851.26 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.53, 1,851.26 and 752.12 is: 1,037.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.53 : 1,851.26 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.53/1,851.26 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.53x = 1,851.26 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.53x = 1,392,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,363.60/1,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.89

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