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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.41, 1,809.44 and 1,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.41, 1,809.44 and 1,075.49 is: 1,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.41 : 1,809.44 = 1,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.41/1,809.44 = 1,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.41x = 1,809.44 × 1,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.41x = 1,946,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,020.20/1,312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.78

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