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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.80, 1,817.17 and 757.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.80, 1,817.17 and 757.41 is: 1,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.80 : 1,817.17 = 757.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.80/1,817.17 = 757.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.80x = 1,817.17 × 757.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.80x = 1,376,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,342.73/1,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.22

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