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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.13, 1,978.70 and 1,087.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.13, 1,978.70 and 1,087.09 is: 1,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.13 : 1,978.70 = 1,087.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.13/1,978.70 = 1,087.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.13x = 1,978.70 × 1,087.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.13x = 2,151,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,014.60/1,313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.08

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