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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.96, 1,853.26 and 753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.96, 1,853.26 and 753.51 is: 1,039.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.96 : 1,853.26 = 753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.96/1,853.26 = 753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.96x = 1,853.26 × 753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.96x = 1,396,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,449.94/1,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.83

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