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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.07, 1,852.06 and 752.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.07, 1,852.06 and 752.61 is: 1,038.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.07 : 1,852.06 = 752.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.07/1,852.06 = 752.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.07x = 1,852.06 × 752.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.07x = 1,393,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,870.05/1,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.60

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