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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.73, 1,851.65 and 752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.73, 1,851.65 and 752.25 is: 1,038.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.73 : 1,851.65 = 752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.73/1,851.65 = 752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.73x = 1,851.65 × 752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.73x = 1,392,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,903.71/1,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.14

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