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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.60, 1,853.22 and 753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.60, 1,853.22 and 753.16 is: 1,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.60 : 1,853.22 = 753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.60/1,853.22 = 753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.60x = 1,853.22 × 753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.60x = 1,395,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,771.18/1,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.60

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