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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.66, 1,808.81 and 751.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.66, 1,808.81 and 751.31 is: 1,036.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.66 : 1,808.81 = 751.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.66/1,808.81 = 751.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.66x = 1,808.81 × 751.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.66x = 1,358,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,964.24/1,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.86

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