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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.74, 1,817.20 and 757.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.74, 1,817.20 and 757.39 is: 1,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.74 : 1,817.20 = 757.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.74/1,817.20 = 757.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.74x = 1,817.20 × 757.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.74x = 1,376,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,316.24/1,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.25

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