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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.62, 1,852.74 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.62, 1,852.74 and 753.12 is: 1,039.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.62 : 1,852.74 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.62/1,852.74 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.62x = 1,852.74 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.62x = 1,395,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,335.55/1,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.26

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