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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.59, 1,947.51 and 813.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.59, 1,947.51 and 813.99 is: 1,218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.59 : 1,947.51 = 813.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.59/1,947.51 = 813.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.59x = 1,947.51 × 813.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.59x = 1,585,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,253.66/1,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.87

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