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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.04, 1,811.08 and 870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.04, 1,811.08 and 870.80 is: 1,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.04 : 1,811.08 = 870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.04/1,811.08 = 870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.04x = 1,811.08 × 870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.04x = 1,577,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,088.46/1,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.10

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