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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.43, 1,863.34 and 752.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.43, 1,863.34 and 752.89 is: 1,038.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.43 : 1,863.34 = 752.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.43/1,863.34 = 752.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.43x = 1,863.34 × 752.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.43x = 1,402,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,890.05/1,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.85

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