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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.29, 1,812.60 and 754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.29, 1,812.60 and 754.14 is: 1,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.29 : 1,812.60 = 754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.29/1,812.60 = 754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.29x = 1,812.60 × 754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.29x = 1,366,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,960.96/1,313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.87

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