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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.53, 1,815.48 and 756.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.53, 1,815.48 and 756.11 is: 1,043.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.53 : 1,815.48 = 756.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.53/1,815.48 = 756.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.53x = 1,815.48 × 756.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.53x = 1,372,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,707.12/1,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.46

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