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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.23, 1,913.40 and 813.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.23, 1,913.40 and 813.90 is: 1,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.23 : 1,913.40 = 813.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.23/1,913.40 = 813.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.23x = 1,913.40 × 813.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.23x = 1,557,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,316.26/1,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.20

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