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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.07, 1,967.03 and 791.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.07, 1,967.03 and 791.53 is: 1,185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.07 : 1,967.03 = 791.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.07/1,967.03 = 791.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.07x = 1,967.03 × 791.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.07x = 1,556,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,963.26/1,313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.74

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