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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.90, 1,818.60 and 758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.90, 1,818.60 and 758.40 is: 1,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.90 : 1,818.60 = 758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.90/1,818.60 = 758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.90x = 1,818.60 × 758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.90x = 1,379,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,226.24/1,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.53

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