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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 1,851.38 and 752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 1,851.38 and 752.13 is: 1,037.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 1,851.38 = 752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/1,851.38 = 752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 1,851.38 × 752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,392,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,465.42/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.93

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