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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.58, 1,808.66 and 813.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.58, 1,808.66 and 813.51 is: 1,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.58 : 1,808.66 = 813.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.58/1,808.66 = 813.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.58x = 1,808.66 × 813.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.58x = 1,471,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,365.03/1,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.68

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