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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.88, 1,812 and 1,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.88, 1,812 and 1,034.04 is: 1,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.88 : 1,812 = 1,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.88/1,812 = 1,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.88x = 1,812 × 1,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.88x = 1,873,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,680.48/1,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.15

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