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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.50, 1,809.95 and 814.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.50, 1,809.95 and 814.47 is: 1,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.50 : 1,809.95 = 814.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.50/1,809.95 = 814.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.50x = 1,809.95 × 814.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.50x = 1,474,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,149.98/1,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.02

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