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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310, 1,794.72 and 1,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310, 1,794.72 and 1,260.80 is: 1,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310 : 1,794.72 = 1,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310/1,794.72 = 1,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310x = 1,794.72 × 1,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310x = 2,262,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,782.98/1,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.32

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