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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.69, 1,812.31 and 864.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.69, 1,812.31 and 864.98 is: 1,193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.69 : 1,812.31 = 864.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.69/1,812.31 = 864.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.69x = 1,812.31 × 864.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.69x = 1,567,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,606.19/1,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.29

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