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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.30, 1,963.02 and 876.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.30, 1,963.02 and 876.68 is: 1,313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.30 : 1,963.02 = 876.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.30/1,963.02 = 876.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.30x = 1,963.02 × 876.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.30x = 1,720,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,940.37/1,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.39

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