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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.62, 1,806.66 and 955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.62, 1,806.66 and 955.84 is: 1,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.62 : 1,806.66 = 955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.62/1,806.66 = 955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.62x = 1,806.66 × 955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.62x = 1,726,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,877.89/1,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.60

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