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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.76, 1,810.54 and 814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.76, 1,810.54 and 814.10 is: 1,123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.76 : 1,810.54 = 814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.76/1,810.54 = 814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.76x = 1,810.54 × 814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.76x = 1,473,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,960.61/1,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.65

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