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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.33, 1,808.64 and 779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.33, 1,808.64 and 779.59 is: 1,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.33 : 1,808.64 = 779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.33/1,808.64 = 779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.33x = 1,808.64 × 779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.33x = 1,409,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,997.66/1,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.06

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