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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.56, 1,808.90 and 812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.56, 1,808.90 and 812.91 is: 1,122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.56 : 1,808.90 = 812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.56/1,808.90 = 812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.56x = 1,808.90 × 812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.56x = 1,470,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,472.90/1,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.02

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