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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.76, 1,814.17 and 755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.76, 1,814.17 and 755.25 is: 1,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.76 : 1,814.17 = 755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.76/1,814.17 = 755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.76x = 1,814.17 × 755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.76x = 1,370,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,151.89/1,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.13

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