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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.99, 1,818.92 and 758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.99, 1,818.92 and 758.55 is: 1,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.99 : 1,818.92 = 758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.99/1,818.92 = 758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.99x = 1,818.92 × 758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.99x = 1,379,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,741.77/1,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.85

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