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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.57, 1,806.71 and 937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.57, 1,806.71 and 937.41 is: 1,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.57 : 1,806.71 = 937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.57/1,806.71 = 937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.57x = 1,806.71 × 937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.57x = 1,693,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,628.02/1,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.28

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