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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.91, 1,866.83 and 755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.91, 1,866.83 and 755.33 is: 1,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.91 : 1,866.83 = 755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.91/1,866.83 = 755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.91x = 1,866.83 × 755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.91x = 1,410,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,072.70/1,352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.25

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