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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.04, 1,810.37 and 814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.04, 1,810.37 and 814.80 is: 1,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.04 : 1,810.37 = 814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.04/1,810.37 = 814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.04x = 1,810.37 × 814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.04x = 1,475,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,098.30/1,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.28

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