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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.63, 1,818.14 and 757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.63, 1,818.14 and 757.88 is: 1,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.63 : 1,818.14 = 757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.63/1,818.14 = 757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.63x = 1,818.14 × 757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.63x = 1,377,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,935.54/1,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.77

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