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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.33, 1,812.21 and 809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.33, 1,812.21 and 809.44 is: 1,116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.33 : 1,812.21 = 809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.33/1,812.21 = 809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.33x = 1,812.21 × 809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.33x = 1,466,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,877.89/1,313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.91

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