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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.42, 1,812.53 and 789.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.42, 1,812.53 and 789.46 is: 1,089.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.42 : 1,812.53 = 789.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.42/1,812.53 = 789.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.42x = 1,812.53 × 789.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.42x = 1,430,915.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,915.99/1,313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.46

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