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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.44, 1,818 and 758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.44, 1,818 and 758 is: 1,046.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.44 : 1,818 = 758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.44/1,818 = 758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.44x = 1,818 × 758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.44x = 1,378,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,044/1,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.00

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