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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.80, 1,811.52 and 753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.80, 1,811.52 and 753.42 is: 1,039.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.80 : 1,811.52 = 753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.80/1,811.52 = 753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.80x = 1,811.52 × 753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.80x = 1,364,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,835.40/1,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.64

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