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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.46, 1,852.48 and 752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.46, 1,852.48 and 752.91 is: 1,038.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.46 : 1,852.48 = 752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.46/1,852.48 = 752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.46x = 1,852.48 × 752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.46x = 1,394,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,750.72/1,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.95

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