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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.59, 2,725.85 and 1,312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.59, 2,725.85 and 1,312.81 is: 1,811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.59 : 2,725.85 = 1,312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.59/2,725.85 = 1,312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.59x = 2,725.85 × 1,312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.59x = 3,578,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,519.61/1,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.37

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