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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.28, 1,809.60 and 787.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.28, 1,809.60 and 787.36 is: 1,086.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.28 : 1,809.60 = 787.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.28/1,809.60 = 787.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.28x = 1,809.60 × 787.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.28x = 1,424,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,806.66/1,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.58

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