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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.87, 1,813.41 and 754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.87, 1,813.41 and 754.73 is: 1,041.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.87 : 1,813.41 = 754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.87/1,813.41 = 754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.87x = 1,813.41 × 754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.87x = 1,368,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,634.93/1,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.68

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