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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.34, 1,809.58 and 787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.34, 1,809.58 and 787.26 is: 1,086.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.34 : 1,809.58 = 787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.34/1,809.58 = 787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.34x = 1,809.58 × 787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.34x = 1,424,609.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,609.95/1,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.38

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