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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.81, 1,810.18 and 814.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.81, 1,810.18 and 814.58 is: 1,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.81 : 1,810.18 = 814.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.81/1,810.18 = 814.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.81x = 1,810.18 × 814.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.81x = 1,474,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,536.42/1,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.05

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