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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 1,851.78 and 752.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 1,851.78 and 752.43 is: 1,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 1,851.78 = 752.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/1,851.78 = 752.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 1,851.78 × 752.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 1,393,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,334.83/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.33

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