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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.74, 1,808.64 and 1,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.74, 1,808.64 and 1,045.84 is: 1,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.74 : 1,808.64 = 1,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.74/1,808.64 = 1,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.74x = 1,808.64 × 1,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.74x = 1,891,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,548.06/1,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.11

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