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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.28, 1,806.87 and 812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.28, 1,806.87 and 812.18 is: 1,120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.28 : 1,806.87 = 812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.28/1,806.87 = 812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.28x = 1,806.87 × 812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.28x = 1,467,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,503.68/1,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.85

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