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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.81, 1,813.80 and 872.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.81, 1,813.80 and 872.31 is: 1,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.81 : 1,813.80 = 872.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.81/1,813.80 = 872.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.81x = 1,813.80 × 872.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.81x = 1,582,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,195.88/1,313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.29

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