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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.08, 1,814.58 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.08, 1,814.58 and 755.40 is: 1,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.08 : 1,814.58 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.08/1,814.58 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.08x = 1,814.58 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.08x = 1,370,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,733.73/1,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.32

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