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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.06, 1,852.03 and 752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.06, 1,852.03 and 752.59 is: 1,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.06 : 1,852.03 = 752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.06/1,852.03 = 752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.06x = 1,852.03 × 752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.06x = 1,393,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,817.38/1,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.57

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