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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.91, 1,818.23 and 786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.91, 1,818.23 and 786.88 is: 1,085.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.91 : 1,818.23 = 786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.91/1,818.23 = 786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.91x = 1,818.23 × 786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.91x = 1,430,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,733.76/1,317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.60

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