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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.02, 1,810.02 and 787.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.02, 1,810.02 and 787.75 is: 1,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.02 : 1,810.02 = 787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.02/1,810.02 = 787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.02x = 1,810.02 × 787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.02x = 1,425,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,843.26/1,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.75

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