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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.06, 1,812.31 and 753.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.06, 1,812.31 and 753.55 is: 1,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.06 : 1,812.31 = 753.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.06/1,812.31 = 753.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.06x = 1,812.31 × 753.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.06x = 1,365,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,659.79/1,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.06

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