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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.76, 1,817.03 and 756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.76, 1,817.03 and 756.82 is: 1,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.76 : 1,817.03 = 756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.76/1,817.03 = 756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.76x = 1,817.03 × 756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.76x = 1,375,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,163.70/1,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.36

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