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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.78, 1,811.70 and 815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.78, 1,811.70 and 815.68 is: 1,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.78 : 1,811.70 = 815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.78/1,811.70 = 815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.78x = 1,811.70 × 815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.78x = 1,477,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,767.46/1,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.68

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