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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.75, 1,810.35 and 941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.75, 1,810.35 and 941.56 is: 1,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.75 : 1,810.35 = 941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.75/1,810.35 = 941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.75x = 1,810.35 × 941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.75x = 1,704,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,553.15/1,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.46

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