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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.93, 1,851.86 and 752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.93, 1,851.86 and 752.46 is: 1,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.93 : 1,851.86 = 752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.93/1,851.86 = 752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.93x = 1,851.86 × 752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.93x = 1,393,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,446.81/1,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.39

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