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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.36, 1,816.68 and 757.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.36, 1,816.68 and 757.01 is: 1,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.36 : 1,816.68 = 757.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.36/1,816.68 = 757.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.36x = 1,816.68 × 757.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.36x = 1,375,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,240.76/1,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.73

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