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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.68, 1,961.97 and 821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.68, 1,961.97 and 821.44 is: 1,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.68 : 1,961.97 = 821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.68/1,961.97 = 821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.68x = 1,961.97 × 821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.68x = 1,611,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,640.64/1,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.62

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