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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.57, 1,851.35 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.57, 1,851.35 and 752.12 is: 1,037.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.57 : 1,851.35 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.57/1,851.35 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.57x = 1,851.35 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.57x = 1,392,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,424.34/1,341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.91

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