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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 1,851.32 and 752.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 1,851.32 and 752.18 is: 1,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 1,851.32 = 752.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/1,851.32 = 752.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 1,851.32 × 752.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,392,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,525.88/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.97

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