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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.28, 1,815.16 and 755.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.28, 1,815.16 and 755.82 is: 1,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.28 : 1,815.16 = 755.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.28/1,815.16 = 755.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.28x = 1,815.16 × 755.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.28x = 1,371,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,934.23/1,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.07

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