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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.54, 1,808.19 and 779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.54, 1,808.19 and 779.29 is: 1,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.54 : 1,808.19 = 779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.54/1,808.19 = 779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.54x = 1,808.19 × 779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.54x = 1,409,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,104.39/1,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.21

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