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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.32, 1,819.31 and 787.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.32, 1,819.31 and 787.45 is: 1,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.32 : 1,819.31 = 787.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.32/1,819.31 = 787.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.32x = 1,819.31 × 787.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.32x = 1,432,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,612.78/1,318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.69

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