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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.81, 1,851.51 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.81, 1,851.51 and 752.40 is: 1,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.81 : 1,851.51 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.81/1,851.51 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.81x = 1,851.51 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.81x = 1,393,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,076.12/1,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.21

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