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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.89, 1,818.87 and 758.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.89, 1,818.87 and 758.35 is: 1,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.89 : 1,818.87 = 758.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.89/1,818.87 = 758.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.89x = 1,818.87 × 758.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.89x = 1,379,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,341.96/1,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.63

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