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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 1,851.86 and 752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 1,851.86 and 752.29 is: 1,038.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 1,851.86 = 752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/1,851.86 = 752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 1,851.86 × 752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 1,393,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,133.01/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.18

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