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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.08, 1,806.83 and 868.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.08, 1,806.83 and 868.03 is: 1,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.08 : 1,806.83 = 868.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.08/1,806.83 = 868.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.08x = 1,806.83 × 868.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.08x = 1,568,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,382.64/1,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.17

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