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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.65, 1,819.60 and 759.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.65, 1,819.60 and 759.07 is: 1,047.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.65 : 1,819.60 = 759.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.65/1,819.60 = 759.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.65x = 1,819.60 × 759.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.65x = 1,381,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,204.15/1,318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.44

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