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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.76, 1,808.64 and 812.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.76, 1,808.64 and 812.86 is: 1,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.76 : 1,808.64 = 812.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.76/1,808.64 = 812.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.76x = 1,808.64 × 812.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.76x = 1,470,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,171.11/1,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.62

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