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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.25, 1,852.34 and 752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.25, 1,852.34 and 752.92 is: 1,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.25 : 1,852.34 = 752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.25/1,852.34 = 752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.25x = 1,852.34 × 752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.25x = 1,394,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,663.83/1,342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.05

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