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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.97, 1,818.21 and 758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.97, 1,818.21 and 758.26 is: 1,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.97 : 1,818.21 = 758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.97/1,818.21 = 758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.97x = 1,818.21 × 758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.97x = 1,378,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,675.91/1,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.06

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