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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.38, 1,813.64 and 754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.38, 1,813.64 and 754.76 is: 1,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.38 : 1,813.64 = 754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.38/1,813.64 = 754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.38x = 1,813.64 × 754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.38x = 1,368,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,862.93/1,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.45

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