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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.60, 1,966.80 and 945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.60, 1,966.80 and 945.70 is: 1,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.60 : 1,966.80 = 945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.60/1,966.80 = 945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.60x = 1,966.80 × 945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.60x = 1,860,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,002.76/1,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.20

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