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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.30, 2,013.90 and 756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.30, 2,013.90 and 756.60 is: 1,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.30 : 2,013.90 = 756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.30/2,013.90 = 756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.30x = 2,013.90 × 756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.30x = 1,523,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,716.74/1,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.15

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