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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.80, 1,812.98 and 841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.80, 1,812.98 and 841.04 is: 1,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.80 : 1,812.98 = 841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.80/1,812.98 = 841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.80x = 1,812.98 × 841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.80x = 1,524,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,788.70/1,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.59

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