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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.31, 1,809.71 and 1,150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.31, 1,809.71 and 1,150.75 is: 1,590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.31 : 1,809.71 = 1,150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.31/1,809.71 = 1,150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.31x = 1,809.71 × 1,150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.31x = 2,082,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,524.61/1,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.55

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