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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.01, 1,814.65 and 747.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.01, 1,814.65 and 747.77 is: 1,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.01 : 1,814.65 = 747.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.01/1,814.65 = 747.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.01x = 1,814.65 × 747.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.01x = 1,356,937.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,937.09/1,315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.88

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