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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.54, 1,812.64 and 753.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.54, 1,812.64 and 753.62 is: 1,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.54 : 1,812.64 = 753.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.54/1,812.64 = 753.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.54x = 1,812.64 × 753.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.54x = 1,366,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,041.76/1,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.97

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