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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.71, 1,811.40 and 753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.71, 1,811.40 and 753.13 is: 1,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.71 : 1,811.40 = 753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.71/1,811.40 = 753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.71x = 1,811.40 × 753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.71x = 1,364,219.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,219.68/1,312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.24

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