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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.66, 1,808.66 and 938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.66, 1,808.66 and 938.26 is: 1,294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.66 : 1,808.66 = 938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.66/1,808.66 = 938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.66x = 1,808.66 × 938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.66x = 1,696,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,993.33/1,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.76

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