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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.86, 1,810.68 and 788.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.86, 1,810.68 and 788.38 is: 1,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.86 : 1,810.68 = 788.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.86/1,810.68 = 788.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.86x = 1,810.68 × 788.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.86x = 1,427,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,503.90/1,312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.32

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