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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.93, 1,851.98 and 752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.93, 1,851.98 and 752.58 is: 1,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.93 : 1,851.98 = 752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.93/1,851.98 = 752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.93x = 1,851.98 × 752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.93x = 1,393,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,763.11/1,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.63

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