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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.53, 1,218.47 and 786.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.53, 1,218.47 and 786.19 is: 1,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.53 : 1,218.47 = 786.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.53/1,218.47 = 786.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.53x = 1,218.47 × 786.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.53x = 957,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,948.93/813.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.52

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