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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.86, 1,819.76 and 787.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.86, 1,819.76 and 787.61 is: 1,086.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.86 : 1,819.76 = 787.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.86/1,819.76 = 787.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.86x = 1,819.76 × 787.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.86x = 1,433,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,248.14/1,318.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.73

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