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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.09, 1,809.16 and 751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.09, 1,809.16 and 751.51 is: 1,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.09 : 1,809.16 = 751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.09/1,809.16 = 751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.09x = 1,809.16 × 751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.09x = 1,359,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,590.91/1,311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.99

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