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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.36, 1,808.63 and 812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.36, 1,808.63 and 812.70 is: 1,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.36 : 1,808.63 = 812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.36/1,808.63 = 812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.36x = 1,808.63 × 812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.36x = 1,469,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,873.60/1,310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.73

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