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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,812.42 and 789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,812.42 and 789.30 is: 1,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,812.42 = 789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,812.42 = 789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,812.42 × 789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,430,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,543.11/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.29

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