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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.86, 1,811.97 and 1,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.86, 1,811.97 and 1,254.54 is: 1,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.86 : 1,811.97 = 1,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.86/1,811.97 = 1,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.86x = 1,811.97 × 1,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.86x = 2,273,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,188.84/1,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.48

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