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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.88, 1,808.16 and 786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.88, 1,808.16 and 786.91 is: 1,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.88 : 1,808.16 = 786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.88/1,808.16 = 786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.88x = 1,808.16 × 786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.88x = 1,422,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,855.25/1,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.42

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