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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.66, 1,818.50 and 758.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.66, 1,818.50 and 758.15 is: 1,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.66 : 1,818.50 = 758.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.66/1,818.50 = 758.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.66x = 1,818.50 × 758.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.66x = 1,378,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,696.53/1,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.32

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