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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.61, 1,949.18 and 813.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.61, 1,949.18 and 813.18 is: 1,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.61 : 1,949.18 = 813.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.61/1,949.18 = 813.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.61x = 1,949.18 × 813.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.61x = 1,585,030.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,030.13/1,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.75

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