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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.52, 1,852.68 and 753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.52, 1,852.68 and 753.04 is: 1,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.52 : 1,852.68 = 753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.52/1,852.68 = 753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.52x = 1,852.68 × 753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.52x = 1,395,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,132.88/1,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.19

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