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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.38, 1,814.02 and 754.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.38, 1,814.02 and 754.94 is: 1,041.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.38 : 1,814.02 = 754.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.38/1,814.02 = 754.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.38x = 1,814.02 × 754.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.38x = 1,369,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,476.26/1,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.92

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