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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.43, 1,811.20 and 745.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.43, 1,811.20 and 745.23 is: 1,028.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.43 : 1,811.20 = 745.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.43/1,811.20 = 745.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.43x = 1,811.20 × 745.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.43x = 1,349,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,765.85/1,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.45

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