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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.90, 2,042.81 and 813.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.90, 2,042.81 and 813.95 is: 1,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.90 : 2,042.81 = 813.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.90/2,042.81 = 813.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.90x = 2,042.81 × 813.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.90x = 1,662,745.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,745.20/1,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.01

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