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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.93, 1,853.24 and 753.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.93, 1,853.24 and 753.47 is: 1,039.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.93 : 1,853.24 = 753.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.93/1,853.24 = 753.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.93x = 1,853.24 × 753.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.93x = 1,396,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,347.71/1,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.78

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