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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.64, 1,811.40 and 815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.64, 1,811.40 and 815.12 is: 1,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.64 : 1,811.40 = 815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.64/1,811.40 = 815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.64x = 1,811.40 × 815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.64x = 1,476,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,508.37/1,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.84

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