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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.43, 1,810.53 and 814.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.43, 1,810.53 and 814.91 is: 1,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.43 : 1,810.53 = 814.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.43/1,810.53 = 814.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.43x = 1,810.53 × 814.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.43x = 1,475,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,419.00/1,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.19

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