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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.92, 1,815.52 and 748.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.92, 1,815.52 and 748.70 is: 1,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.92 : 1,815.52 = 748.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.92/1,815.52 = 748.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.92x = 1,815.52 × 748.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.92x = 1,359,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,267.00/1,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.94

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