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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.29, 1,814.90 and 755.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.29, 1,814.90 and 755.63 is: 1,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.29 : 1,814.90 = 755.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.29/1,814.90 = 755.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.29x = 1,814.90 × 755.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.29x = 1,371,380.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,380.03/1,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.64

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