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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.72, 1,812.38 and 789.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.72, 1,812.38 and 789.78 is: 1,089.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.72 : 1,812.38 = 789.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.72/1,812.38 = 789.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.72x = 1,812.38 × 789.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.72x = 1,431,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,381.48/1,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.56

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