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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.82, 1,818.66 and 758.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.82, 1,818.66 and 758.30 is: 1,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.82 : 1,818.66 = 758.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.82/1,818.66 = 758.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.82x = 1,818.66 × 758.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.82x = 1,379,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,089.88/1,317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.49

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