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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.22, 1,809.65 and 787.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.22, 1,809.65 and 787.22 is: 1,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.22 : 1,809.65 = 787.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.22/1,809.65 = 787.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.22x = 1,809.65 × 787.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.22x = 1,424,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,592.67/1,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.46

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