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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.37, 1,803.64 and 1,086.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.37, 1,803.64 and 1,086.81 is: 1,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.37 : 1,803.64 = 1,086.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.37/1,803.64 = 1,086.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.37x = 1,803.64 × 1,086.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.37x = 1,960,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,213.99/1,310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.92

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