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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.86, 1,814.51 and 755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.86, 1,814.51 and 755.51 is: 1,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.86 : 1,814.51 = 755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.86/1,814.51 = 755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.86x = 1,814.51 × 755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.86x = 1,370,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,876.67/1,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.60

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