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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.92, 1,818.86 and 758.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.92, 1,818.86 and 758.41 is: 1,046.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.92 : 1,818.86 = 758.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.92/1,818.86 = 758.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.92x = 1,818.86 × 758.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.92x = 1,379,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,434.55/1,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.68

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