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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.82, 1,812.27 and 816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.82, 1,812.27 and 816.08 is: 1,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.82 : 1,812.27 = 816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.82/1,812.27 = 816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.82x = 1,812.27 × 816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.82x = 1,478,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,951.30/1,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.69

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