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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.08, 1,986.54 and 811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.08, 1,986.54 and 811 is: 1,215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.08 : 1,986.54 = 811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.08/1,986.54 = 811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.08x = 1,986.54 × 811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.08x = 1,611,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,083.94/1,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.84

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