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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.56, 1,852.84 and 753.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.56, 1,852.84 and 753.14 is: 1,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.56 : 1,852.84 = 753.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.56/1,852.84 = 753.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.56x = 1,852.84 × 753.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.56x = 1,395,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,447.92/1,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.39

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