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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.77, 1,817.10 and 749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.77, 1,817.10 and 749.70 is: 1,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.77 : 1,817.10 = 749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.77/1,817.10 = 749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.77x = 1,817.10 × 749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.77x = 1,362,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,279.87/1,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.56

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