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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.16, 1,806.98 and 811.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.16, 1,806.98 and 811.86 is: 1,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.16 : 1,806.98 = 811.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.16/1,806.98 = 811.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.16x = 1,806.98 × 811.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.16x = 1,467,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,010.72/1,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.72

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