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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.62, 1,851.44 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.62, 1,851.44 and 752.16 is: 1,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.62 : 1,851.44 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.62/1,851.44 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.62x = 1,851.44 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.62x = 1,392,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,575.35/1,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.98

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