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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.91, 1,811.89 and 753.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.91, 1,811.89 and 753.53 is: 1,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.91 : 1,811.89 = 753.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.91/1,811.89 = 753.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.91x = 1,811.89 × 753.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.91x = 1,365,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,309.70/1,312.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.92

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