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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.67, 1,812.98 and 754.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.67, 1,812.98 and 754.21 is: 1,040.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.67 : 1,812.98 = 754.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.67/1,812.98 = 754.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.67x = 1,812.98 × 754.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.67x = 1,367,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,371.80/1,313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.88

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