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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.47, 1,809.65 and 751.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.47, 1,809.65 and 751.97 is: 1,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.47 : 1,809.65 = 751.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.47/1,809.65 = 751.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.47x = 1,809.65 × 751.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.47x = 1,360,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,794.51/1,311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.61

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