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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.79, 1,811.82 and 816.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.79, 1,811.82 and 816.25 is: 1,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.79 : 1,811.82 = 816.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.79/1,811.82 = 816.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.79x = 1,811.82 × 816.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.79x = 1,478,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,898.08/1,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.67

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