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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.16, 1,816.12 and 749.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.16, 1,816.12 and 749.00 is: 1,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.16 : 1,816.12 = 749.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.16/1,816.12 = 749.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.16x = 1,816.12 × 749.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.16x = 1,360,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,274.68/1,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.52

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