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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.73, 1,810.17 and 752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.73, 1,810.17 and 752.20 is: 1,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.73 : 1,810.17 = 752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.73/1,810.17 = 752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.73x = 1,810.17 × 752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.73x = 1,361,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,600.82/1,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.02

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