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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.28, 1,811.16 and 752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.28, 1,811.16 and 752.64 is: 1,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.28 : 1,811.16 = 752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.28/1,811.16 = 752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.28x = 1,811.16 × 752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.28x = 1,363,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,151.46/1,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.77

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