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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.01, 1,814.56 and 755.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.01, 1,814.56 and 755.35 is: 1,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.01 : 1,814.56 = 755.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.01/1,814.56 = 755.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.01x = 1,814.56 × 755.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.01x = 1,370,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,621.47/1,315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.29

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