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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.85, 1,811.87 and 753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.85, 1,811.87 and 753.38 is: 1,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.85 : 1,811.87 = 753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.85/1,811.87 = 753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.85x = 1,811.87 × 753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.85x = 1,365,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,013.79/1,312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.74

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