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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.89, 1,851.81 and 752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.89, 1,851.81 and 752.45 is: 1,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.89 : 1,851.81 = 752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.89/1,851.81 = 752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.89x = 1,851.81 × 752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.89x = 1,393,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,385.18/1,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.38

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