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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.39, 1,816.88 and 757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.39, 1,816.88 and 757.24 is: 1,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.39 : 1,816.88 = 757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.39/1,816.88 = 757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.39x = 1,816.88 × 757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.39x = 1,375,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,805.88/1,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.14

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