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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.42, 1,809.68 and 751.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.42, 1,809.68 and 751.77 is: 1,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.42 : 1,809.68 = 751.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.42/1,809.68 = 751.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.42x = 1,809.68 × 751.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.42x = 1,360,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,463.13/1,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.40

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