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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.83, 1,851.72 and 752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.83, 1,851.72 and 752.37 is: 1,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.83 : 1,851.72 = 752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.83/1,851.72 = 752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.83x = 1,851.72 × 752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.83x = 1,393,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,178.58/1,341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.27

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