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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.95, 1,817.64 and 757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.95, 1,817.64 and 757.78 is: 1,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.95 : 1,817.64 = 757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.95/1,817.64 = 757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.95x = 1,817.64 × 757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.95x = 1,377,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,366.70/1,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.88

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