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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.34, 1,966.67 and 756.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.34, 1,966.67 and 756.56 is: 1,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.34 : 1,966.67 = 756.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.34/1,966.67 = 756.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.34x = 1,966.67 × 756.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.34x = 1,487,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,890.24/1,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.91

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