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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.11, 1,809.59 and 751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.11, 1,809.59 and 751.96 is: 1,037.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.11 : 1,809.59 = 751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.11/1,809.59 = 751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.11x = 1,809.59 × 751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.11x = 1,360,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,730.44/1,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.85

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