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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.45, 1,812.21 and 746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.45, 1,812.21 and 746.28 is: 1,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.45 : 1,812.21 = 746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.45/1,812.21 = 746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.45x = 1,812.21 × 746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.45x = 1,352,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,416.08/1,313.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.67

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