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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.82, 1,815.73 and 756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.82, 1,815.73 and 756.20 is: 1,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.82 : 1,815.73 = 756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.82/1,815.73 = 756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.82x = 1,815.73 × 756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.82x = 1,373,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,057.67/1,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.50

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