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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.76, 1,809.06 and 786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.76, 1,809.06 and 786.90 is: 1,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.76 : 1,809.06 = 786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.76/1,809.06 = 786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.76x = 1,809.06 × 786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.76x = 1,423,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,549.31/1,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.05

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