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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.47, 1,808.34 and 1,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.47, 1,808.34 and 1,012.04 is: 1,395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.47 : 1,808.34 = 1,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.47/1,808.34 = 1,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.47x = 1,808.34 × 1,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.47x = 1,830,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,103.37/1,311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.46

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