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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.24, 1,810.94 and 788.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.24, 1,810.94 and 788.26 is: 1,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.24 : 1,810.94 = 788.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.24/1,810.94 = 788.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.24x = 1,810.94 × 788.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.24x = 1,427,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,491.56/1,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.83

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