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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.52, 1,814.16 and 755.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.52, 1,814.16 and 755.17 is: 1,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.52 : 1,814.16 = 755.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.52/1,814.16 = 755.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.52x = 1,814.16 × 755.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.52x = 1,369,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,999.21/1,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.20

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