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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.46, 1,808.82 and 812.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.46, 1,808.82 and 812.85 is: 1,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.46 : 1,808.82 = 812.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.46/1,808.82 = 812.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.46x = 1,808.82 × 812.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.46x = 1,470,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,299.34/1,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.97

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