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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.77, 1,814.45 and 755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.77, 1,814.45 and 755.24 is: 1,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.77 : 1,814.45 = 755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.77/1,814.45 = 755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.77x = 1,814.45 × 755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.77x = 1,370,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,345.22/1,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.27

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