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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.93, 1,814.61 and 755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.93, 1,814.61 and 755.43 is: 1,042.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.93 : 1,814.61 = 755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.93/1,814.61 = 755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.93x = 1,814.61 × 755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.93x = 1,370,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,810.83/1,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.50

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