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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.50, 1,852.67 and 745.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.50, 1,852.67 and 745.01 is: 1,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.50 : 1,852.67 = 745.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.50/1,852.67 = 745.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.50x = 1,852.67 × 745.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.50x = 1,380,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,253.05/1,342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.12

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