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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342, 2,011.61 and 757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342, 2,011.61 and 757.28 is: 1,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342 : 2,011.61 = 757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342/2,011.61 = 757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342x = 2,011.61 × 757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342x = 1,523,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,352.02/1,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.14

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