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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.43, 1,818.14 and 757.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.43, 1,818.14 and 757.92 is: 1,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.43 : 1,818.14 = 757.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.43/1,818.14 = 757.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.43x = 1,818.14 × 757.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.43x = 1,378,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,000.88/1,317.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.98

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