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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.84, 1,815.76 and 756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.84, 1,815.76 and 756.28 is: 1,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.84 : 1,815.76 = 756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.84/1,815.76 = 756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.84x = 1,815.76 × 756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.84x = 1,373,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,222.97/1,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.61

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