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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.36, 1,810.80 and 752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.36, 1,810.80 and 752.68 is: 1,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.36 : 1,810.80 = 752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.36/1,810.80 = 752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.36x = 1,810.80 × 752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.36x = 1,362,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,952.94/1,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.55

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