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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.86, 1,811.53 and 816.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.86, 1,811.53 and 816.17 is: 1,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.86 : 1,811.53 = 816.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.86/1,811.53 = 816.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.86x = 1,811.53 × 816.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.86x = 1,478,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,518.93/1,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.18

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