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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.77, 1,815.72 and 748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.77, 1,815.72 and 748.70 is: 1,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.77 : 1,815.72 = 748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.77/1,815.72 = 748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.77x = 1,815.72 × 748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.77x = 1,359,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,435.91/1,315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.19

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