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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.76, 1,853.10 and 745.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.76, 1,853.10 and 745.29 is: 1,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.76 : 1,853.10 = 745.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.76/1,853.10 = 745.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.76x = 1,853.10 × 745.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.76x = 1,381,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,096.90/1,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.55

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