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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.10, 1,814.38 and 755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.10, 1,814.38 and 755.18 is: 1,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.10 : 1,814.38 = 755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.10/1,814.38 = 755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.10x = 1,814.38 × 755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.10x = 1,370,183.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,183.49/1,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.89

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