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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.92, 1,814.22 and 872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.92, 1,814.22 and 872.44 is: 1,204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.92 : 1,814.22 = 872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.92/1,814.22 = 872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.92x = 1,814.22 × 872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.92x = 1,582,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,798.10/1,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.64

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