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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.60, 2,041.20 and 813.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.60, 2,041.20 and 813.12 is: 1,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.60 : 2,041.20 = 813.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.60/2,041.20 = 813.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.60x = 2,041.20 × 813.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.60x = 1,659,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,740.54/1,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.07

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