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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.44, 1,813.90 and 754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.44, 1,813.90 and 754.90 is: 1,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.44 : 1,813.90 = 754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.44/1,813.90 = 754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.44x = 1,813.90 × 754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.44x = 1,369,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,313.11/1,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.75

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