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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.43, 1,809.76 and 787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.43, 1,809.76 and 787.46 is: 1,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.43 : 1,809.76 = 787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.43/1,809.76 = 787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.43x = 1,809.76 × 787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.43x = 1,425,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,102.59/1,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.68

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