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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.40, 1,812.58 and 754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.40, 1,812.58 and 754.05 is: 1,040.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.40 : 1,812.58 = 754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.40/1,812.58 = 754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.40x = 1,812.58 × 754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.40x = 1,366,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,774.06/1,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.64

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