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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.90, 1,817.44 and 757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.90, 1,817.44 and 757.46 is: 1,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.90 : 1,817.44 = 757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.90/1,817.44 = 757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.90x = 1,817.44 × 757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.90x = 1,376,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,638.10/1,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.36

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