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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.96, 1,818.62 and 786.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.96, 1,818.62 and 786.87 is: 1,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.96 : 1,818.62 = 786.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.96/1,818.62 = 786.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.96x = 1,818.62 × 786.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.96x = 1,431,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,017.52/1,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.78

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