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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.53, 2,051.70 and 813.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.53, 2,051.70 and 813.06 is: 1,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.53 : 2,051.70 = 813.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.53/2,051.70 = 813.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.53x = 2,051.70 × 813.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.53x = 1,668,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,155.20/1,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.05

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