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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.43, 1,866.10 and 754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.43, 1,866.10 and 754.89 is: 1,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.43 : 1,866.10 = 754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.43/1,866.10 = 754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.43x = 1,866.10 × 754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.43x = 1,408,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,700.23/1,352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.61

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