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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.44, 1,811.42 and 753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.44, 1,811.42 and 753.28 is: 1,039.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.44 : 1,811.42 = 753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.44/1,811.42 = 753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.44x = 1,811.42 × 753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.44x = 1,364,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,515.41/1,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.68

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