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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.49, 1,813.56 and 754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.49, 1,813.56 and 754.78 is: 1,041.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.49 : 1,813.56 = 754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.49/1,813.56 = 754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.49x = 1,813.56 × 754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.49x = 1,368,838.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,838.82/1,314.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.35

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