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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.49, 1,810.15 and 787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.49, 1,810.15 and 787.52 is: 1,086.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.49 : 1,810.15 = 787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.49/1,810.15 = 787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.49x = 1,810.15 × 787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.49x = 1,425,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,531.88/1,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.95

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