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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.85, 1,851.71 and 752.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.85, 1,851.71 and 752.39 is: 1,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.85 : 1,851.71 = 752.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.85/1,851.71 = 752.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.85x = 1,851.71 × 752.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.85x = 1,393,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,208.09/1,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.27

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