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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.55, 1,819.59 and 787.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.55, 1,819.59 and 787.67 is: 1,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.55 : 1,819.59 = 787.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.55/1,819.59 = 787.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.55x = 1,819.59 × 787.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.55x = 1,433,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,245.89/1,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.99

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