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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.05, 1,809.24 and 787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.05, 1,809.24 and 787.08 is: 1,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.05 : 1,809.24 = 787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.05/1,809.24 = 787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.05x = 1,809.24 × 787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.05x = 1,424,016.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,016.62/1,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.16

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