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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.51, 1,803.87 and 1,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.51, 1,803.87 and 1,123.82 is: 1,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.51 : 1,803.87 = 1,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.51/1,803.87 = 1,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.51x = 1,803.87 × 1,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.51x = 2,027,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,225.18/1,310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.90

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