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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.59, 1,816.98 and 757.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.59, 1,816.98 and 757.19 is: 1,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.59 : 1,816.98 = 757.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.59/1,816.98 = 757.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.59x = 1,816.98 × 757.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.59x = 1,375,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,798.98/1,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.98

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