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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.49, 1,801.75 and 1,286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.49, 1,801.75 and 1,286.15 is: 1,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.49 : 1,801.75 = 1,286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.49/1,801.75 = 1,286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.49x = 1,801.75 × 1,286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.49x = 2,317,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,320.76/1,313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.25

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