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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.88, 1,817.30 and 757.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.88, 1,817.30 and 757.33 is: 1,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.88 : 1,817.30 = 757.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.88/1,817.30 = 757.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.88x = 1,817.30 × 757.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.88x = 1,376,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,293.16/1,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.12

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