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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.67, 1,810.20 and 752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.67, 1,810.20 and 752.14 is: 1,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.67 : 1,810.20 = 752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.67/1,810.20 = 752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.67x = 1,810.20 × 752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.67x = 1,361,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,523.83/1,311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.01

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