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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.37, 1,967.55 and 791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.37, 1,967.55 and 791.75 is: 1,187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.37 : 1,967.55 = 791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.37/1,967.55 = 791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.37x = 1,967.55 × 791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.37x = 1,557,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,807.71/1,311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.92

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