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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.48, 1,812.24 and 753.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.48, 1,812.24 and 753.92 is: 1,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.48 : 1,812.24 = 753.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.48/1,812.24 = 753.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.48x = 1,812.24 × 753.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.48x = 1,366,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,283.98/1,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.20

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