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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.55, 1,851.34 and 752.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.55, 1,851.34 and 752.09 is: 1,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.55 : 1,851.34 = 752.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.55/1,851.34 = 752.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.55x = 1,851.34 × 752.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.55x = 1,392,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,369.67/1,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.88

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