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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.13, 1,809.68 and 1,154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.13, 1,809.68 and 1,154.43 is: 1,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.13 : 1,809.68 = 1,154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.13/1,809.68 = 1,154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.13x = 1,809.68 × 1,154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.13x = 2,089,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,143.11/1,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.17

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