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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.92, 1,818.51 and 750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.92, 1,818.51 and 750.66 is: 1,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.92 : 1,818.51 = 750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.92/1,818.51 = 750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.92x = 1,818.51 × 750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.92x = 1,365,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,082.72/1,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.79

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