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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.12, 1,819.10 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.12, 1,819.10 and 787.02 is: 1,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.12 : 1,819.10 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.12/1,819.10 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.12x = 1,819.10 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.12x = 1,431,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,664.15/1,318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.15

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