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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.68, 1,811.50 and 788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.68, 1,811.50 and 788.70 is: 1,088.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.68 : 1,811.50 = 788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.68/1,811.50 = 788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.68x = 1,811.50 × 788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.68x = 1,428,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,730.05/1,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.41

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