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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.73, 1,809.10 and 813.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.73, 1,809.10 and 813.89 is: 1,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.73 : 1,809.10 = 813.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.73/1,809.10 = 813.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.73x = 1,809.10 × 813.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.73x = 1,472,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,408.40/1,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.49

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