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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.10, 1,965.03 and 789.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.10, 1,965.03 and 789.46 is: 1,183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.10 : 1,965.03 = 789.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.10/1,965.03 = 789.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.10x = 1,965.03 × 789.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.10x = 1,551,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,312.58/1,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.21

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