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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.50, 1,814.20 and 754.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.50, 1,814.20 and 754.85 is: 1,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.50 : 1,814.20 = 754.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.50/1,814.20 = 754.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.50x = 1,814.20 × 754.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.50x = 1,369,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,451.52/1,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.81

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