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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.00, 1,806.77 and 867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.00, 1,806.77 and 867.74 is: 1,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.00 : 1,806.77 = 867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.00/1,806.77 = 867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.00x = 1,806.77 × 867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.00x = 1,567,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,799.74/1,310.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.80

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