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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.02, 1,851.90 and 752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.02, 1,851.90 and 752.58 is: 1,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.02 : 1,851.90 = 752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.02/1,851.90 = 752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.02x = 1,851.90 × 752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.02x = 1,393,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,702.90/1,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.51

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