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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.67, 1,814.36 and 755.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.67, 1,814.36 and 755.21 is: 1,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.67 : 1,814.36 = 755.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.67/1,814.36 = 755.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.67x = 1,814.36 × 755.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.67x = 1,370,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,222.82/1,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.26

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