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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.56, 1,851.36 and 752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.56, 1,851.36 and 752.10 is: 1,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.56 : 1,851.36 = 752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.56/1,851.36 = 752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.56x = 1,851.36 × 752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.56x = 1,392,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,407.86/1,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.90

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