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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.42, 1,814.83 and 748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.42, 1,814.83 and 748.20 is: 1,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.42 : 1,814.83 = 748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.42/1,814.83 = 748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.42x = 1,814.83 × 748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.42x = 1,357,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,844.38/1,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.25

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