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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.99, 1,851.98 and 752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.99, 1,851.98 and 752.54 is: 1,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.99 : 1,851.98 = 752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.99/1,851.98 = 752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.99x = 1,851.98 × 752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.99x = 1,393,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,676.01/1,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.51

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