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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.08, 1,811.99 and 753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.08, 1,811.99 and 753.17 is: 1,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.08 : 1,811.99 = 753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.08/1,811.99 = 753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.08x = 1,811.99 × 753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.08x = 1,364,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,729.33/1,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.34

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