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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.36, 1,852.34 and 752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.36, 1,852.34 and 752.78 is: 1,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.36 : 1,852.34 = 752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.36/1,852.34 = 752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.36x = 1,852.34 × 752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.36x = 1,394,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,405.37/1,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.77

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