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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.38, 1,812.63 and 816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.38, 1,812.63 and 816.52 is: 1,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.38 : 1,812.63 = 816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.38/1,812.63 = 816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.38x = 1,812.63 × 816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.38x = 1,480,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,048.65/1,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.90

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