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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.44, 1,810.84 and 781.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.44, 1,810.84 and 781.36 is: 1,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.44 : 1,810.84 = 781.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.44/1,810.84 = 781.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.44x = 1,810.84 × 781.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.44x = 1,414,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,917.94/1,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.08

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