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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.41, 1,812.47 and 754.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.41, 1,812.47 and 754.22 is: 1,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.41 : 1,812.47 = 754.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.41/1,812.47 = 754.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.41x = 1,812.47 × 754.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.41x = 1,366,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,993.95/1,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.80

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