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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,899.84 and 1,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,899.84 and 1,310.56 is: 1,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,899.84 = 1,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,899.84 = 1,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,899.84 × 1,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 2,489,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,854.31/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.33

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