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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.58, 1,812.87 and 1,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.58, 1,812.87 and 1,195.32 is: 1,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.58 : 1,812.87 = 1,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.58/1,812.87 = 1,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.58x = 1,812.87 × 1,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.58x = 2,166,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,959.77/1,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.66

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