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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.81, 1,866.96 and 755.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.81, 1,866.96 and 755.35 is: 1,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.81 : 1,866.96 = 755.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.81/1,866.96 = 755.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.81x = 1,866.96 × 755.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.81x = 1,410,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,203.57/1,352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.42

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