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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.84, 1,812.97 and 809.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.84, 1,812.97 and 809.61 is: 1,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.84 : 1,812.97 = 809.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.84/1,812.97 = 809.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.84x = 1,812.97 × 809.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.84x = 1,467,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,806.45/1,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.19

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