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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.34, 1,808.76 and 868.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.34, 1,808.76 and 868.39 is: 1,198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.34 : 1,808.76 = 868.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.34/1,808.76 = 868.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.34x = 1,808.76 × 868.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.34x = 1,570,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,709.10/1,310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.70

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