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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.10, 1,807.42 and 837.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.10, 1,807.42 and 837.89 is: 1,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.10 : 1,807.42 = 837.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.10/1,807.42 = 837.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.10x = 1,807.42 × 837.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.10x = 1,514,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,419.75/1,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.95

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