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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.35, 1,811.84 and 753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.35, 1,811.84 and 753.68 is: 1,039.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.35 : 1,811.84 = 753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.35/1,811.84 = 753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.35x = 1,811.84 × 753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.35x = 1,365,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,548.33/1,313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.75

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