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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.13, 1,813.33 and 754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.13, 1,813.33 and 754.57 is: 1,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.13 : 1,813.33 = 754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.13/1,813.33 = 754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.13x = 1,813.33 × 754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.13x = 1,368,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,284.42/1,314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.21

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