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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.23, 1,852.14 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.23, 1,852.14 and 752.76 is: 1,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.23 : 1,852.14 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.23/1,852.14 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.23x = 1,852.14 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.23x = 1,394,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,207.65/1,342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.72

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