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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.66, 1,818.13 and 758.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.66, 1,818.13 and 758.01 is: 1,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.66 : 1,818.13 = 758.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.66/1,818.13 = 758.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.66x = 1,818.13 × 758.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.66x = 1,378,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,160.72/1,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.92

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