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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.55, 1,851.38 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.55, 1,851.38 and 752.10 is: 1,037.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.55 : 1,851.38 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.55/1,851.38 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.55x = 1,851.38 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.55x = 1,392,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,422.90/1,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.92

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