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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.19, 1,815.84 and 756.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.19, 1,815.84 and 756.45 is: 1,043.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.19 : 1,815.84 = 756.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.19/1,815.84 = 756.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.19x = 1,815.84 × 756.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.19x = 1,373,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,592.17/1,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.61

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