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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.26, 2,064.03 and 811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.26, 2,064.03 and 811.86 is: 1,218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.26 : 2,064.03 = 811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.26/2,064.03 = 811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.26x = 2,064.03 × 811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.26x = 1,675,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,703.40/1,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.46

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