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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.97, 1,812.60 and 816.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.97, 1,812.60 and 816.42 is: 1,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.97 : 1,812.60 = 816.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.97/1,812.60 = 816.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.97x = 1,812.60 × 816.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.97x = 1,479,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,842.89/1,313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.24

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