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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.17, 1,863.35 and 752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.17, 1,863.35 and 752.86 is: 1,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.17 : 1,863.35 = 752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.17/1,863.35 = 752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.17x = 1,863.35 × 752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.17x = 1,402,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,837.46/1,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.01

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