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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.94, 1,812.72 and 754.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.94, 1,812.72 and 754.29 is: 1,040.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.94 : 1,812.72 = 754.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.94/1,812.72 = 754.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.94x = 1,812.72 × 754.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.94x = 1,367,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,316.57/1,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.62

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