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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.48, 1,958.31 and 812.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.48, 1,958.31 and 812.89 is: 1,218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.48 : 1,958.31 = 812.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.48/1,958.31 = 812.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.48x = 1,958.31 × 812.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.48x = 1,591,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,890.62/1,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.46

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