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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.02, 1,813.40 and 754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.02, 1,813.40 and 754.51 is: 1,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.02 : 1,813.40 = 754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.02/1,813.40 = 754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.02x = 1,813.40 × 754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.02x = 1,368,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,222.96/1,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.25

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