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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.40, 1,809.43 and 1,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.40, 1,809.43 and 1,075.48 is: 1,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.40 : 1,809.43 = 1,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.40/1,809.43 = 1,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.40x = 1,809.43 × 1,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.40x = 1,945,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,998.56/1,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.78

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