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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.50, 1,818.50 and 758.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.50, 1,818.50 and 758.03 is: 1,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.50 : 1,818.50 = 758.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.50/1,818.50 = 758.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.50x = 1,818.50 × 758.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.50x = 1,378,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,477.56/1,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.28

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