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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.59, 1,808.72 and 867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.59, 1,808.72 and 867.72 is: 1,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.59 : 1,808.72 = 867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.59/1,808.72 = 867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.59x = 1,808.72 × 867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.59x = 1,569,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,462.52/1,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.52

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