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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.27, 1,813.67 and 754.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.27, 1,813.67 and 754.73 is: 1,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.27 : 1,813.67 = 754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.27/1,813.67 = 754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.27x = 1,813.67 × 754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.27x = 1,368,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,827.95/1,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.51

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