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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.52, 1,812.78 and 754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.52, 1,812.78 and 754.17 is: 1,040.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.52 : 1,812.78 = 754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.52/1,812.78 = 754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.52x = 1,812.78 × 754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.52x = 1,367,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,144.29/1,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.82

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