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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.89, 1,811.88 and 815.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.89, 1,811.88 and 815.82 is: 1,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.89 : 1,811.88 = 815.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.89/1,811.88 = 815.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.89x = 1,811.88 × 815.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.89x = 1,478,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,167.94/1,312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.89

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