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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.74, 1,852.98 and 753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.74, 1,852.98 and 753.27 is: 1,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.74 : 1,852.98 = 753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.74/1,852.98 = 753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.74x = 1,852.98 × 753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.74x = 1,395,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,798.37/1,342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.51

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