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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.20, 1,810.75 and 814.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.20, 1,810.75 and 814.66 is: 1,124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.20 : 1,810.75 = 814.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.20/1,810.75 = 814.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.20x = 1,810.75 × 814.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.20x = 1,475,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,145.60/1,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.18

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