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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 1,851.30 and 752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 1,851.30 and 752.02 is: 1,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 1,851.30 = 752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/1,851.30 = 752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 1,851.30 × 752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,392,214.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,214.63/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.74

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