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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.01, 1,808.07 and 812.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.01, 1,808.07 and 812.87 is: 1,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.01 : 1,808.07 = 812.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.01/1,808.07 = 812.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.01x = 1,808.07 × 812.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.01x = 1,469,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,712.76/1,310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.91

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