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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.60, 1,818.15 and 757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.60, 1,818.15 and 757.96 is: 1,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.60 : 1,818.15 = 757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.60/1,818.15 = 757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.60x = 1,818.15 × 757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.60x = 1,378,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,077.59/1,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.90

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