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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.38, 1,816.40 and 756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.38, 1,816.40 and 756.76 is: 1,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.38 : 1,816.40 = 756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.38/1,816.40 = 756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.38x = 1,816.40 × 756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.38x = 1,374,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,578.86/1,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.21

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