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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.85, 2,011.65 and 756.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.85, 2,011.65 and 756.05 is: 1,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.85 : 2,011.65 = 756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.85/2,011.65 = 756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.85x = 2,011.65 × 756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.85x = 1,520,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,913.01/1,342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.61

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