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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.08, 1,862.97 and 752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.08, 1,862.97 and 752.51 is: 1,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.08 : 1,862.97 = 752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.08/1,862.97 = 752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.08x = 1,862.97 × 752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.08x = 1,401,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,901.26/1,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.39

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