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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.76, 1,850 and 915.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.76, 1,850 and 915.52 is: 1,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.76 : 1,850 = 915.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.76/1,850 = 915.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.76x = 1,850 × 915.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.76x = 1,693,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,712/1,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.31

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