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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.96, 1,818.49 and 786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.96, 1,818.49 and 786.70 is: 1,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.96 : 1,818.49 = 786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.96/1,818.49 = 786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.96x = 1,818.49 × 786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.96x = 1,430,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,606.08/1,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.47

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