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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.16, 1,812.48 and 789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.16, 1,812.48 and 789.19 is: 1,089.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.16 : 1,812.48 = 789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.16/1,812.48 = 789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.16x = 1,812.48 × 789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.16x = 1,430,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,393.80/1,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.27

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