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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.95, 1,814.50 and 755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.95, 1,814.50 and 755.45 is: 1,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.95 : 1,814.50 = 755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.95/1,814.50 = 755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.95x = 1,814.50 × 755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.95x = 1,370,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,753.06/1,314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.44

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