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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.12, 1,814.88 and 755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.12, 1,814.88 and 755.52 is: 1,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.12 : 1,814.88 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.12/1,814.88 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.12x = 1,814.88 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.12x = 1,371,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,178.14/1,315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.63

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