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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.63, 1,818.32 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.63, 1,818.32 and 758.20 is: 1,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.63 : 1,818.32 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.63/1,818.32 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.63x = 1,818.32 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.63x = 1,378,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,647.57/1,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.31

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