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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.10, 1,813.48 and 754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.10, 1,813.48 and 754.63 is: 1,041.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.10 : 1,813.48 = 754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.10/1,813.48 = 754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.10x = 1,813.48 × 754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.10x = 1,368,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,497.35/1,314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.40

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