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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.44, 1,811.31 and 1,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.44, 1,811.31 and 1,206.14 is: 1,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.44 : 1,811.31 = 1,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.44/1,811.31 = 1,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.44x = 1,811.31 × 1,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.44x = 2,184,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,693.44/1,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.87

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