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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.75, 1,812.85 and 840.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.75, 1,812.85 and 840.81 is: 1,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.75 : 1,812.85 = 840.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.75/1,812.85 = 840.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.75x = 1,812.85 × 840.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.75x = 1,524,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,260.31/1,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.24

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