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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.60, 1,809.78 and 996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.60, 1,809.78 and 996.78 is: 1,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.60 : 1,809.78 = 996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.60/1,809.78 = 996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.60x = 1,809.78 × 996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.60x = 1,803,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,952.51/1,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.38

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