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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.06, 1,811.96 and 753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.06, 1,811.96 and 753.48 is: 1,039.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.06 : 1,811.96 = 753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.06/1,811.96 = 753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.06x = 1,811.96 × 753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.06x = 1,365,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,271.85/1,313.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.76

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