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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.91, 1,967.78 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.91, 1,967.78 and 581.10 is: 872.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.91 : 1,967.78 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.91/1,967.78 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.91x = 1,967.78 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.91x = 1,143,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,476.96/1,310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.28

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