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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.33, 1,812.44 and 753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.33, 1,812.44 and 753.91 is: 1,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.33 : 1,812.44 = 753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.33/1,812.44 = 753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.33x = 1,812.44 × 753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.33x = 1,366,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,415.14/1,313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.42

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