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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.74, 1,851.45 and 752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.74, 1,851.45 and 752.33 is: 1,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.74 : 1,851.45 = 752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.74/1,851.45 = 752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.74x = 1,851.45 × 752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.74x = 1,392,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,901.38/1,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.13

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