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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.79, 1,819.88 and 759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.79, 1,819.88 and 759.28 is: 1,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.79 : 1,819.88 = 759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.79/1,819.88 = 759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.79x = 1,819.88 × 759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.79x = 1,381,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,801.14/1,318.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.78

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