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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.55, 1,818.12 and 758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.55, 1,818.12 and 758.02 is: 1,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.55 : 1,818.12 = 758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.55/1,818.12 = 758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.55x = 1,818.12 × 758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.55x = 1,378,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,171.32/1,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.01

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