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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.03, 1,811.94 and 781.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.03, 1,811.94 and 781.89 is: 1,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.03 : 1,811.94 = 781.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.03/1,811.94 = 781.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.03x = 1,811.94 × 781.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.03x = 1,416,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,737.77/1,313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.99

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