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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.78, 1,994.23 and 781.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.78, 1,994.23 and 781.42 is: 1,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.78 : 1,994.23 = 781.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.78/1,994.23 = 781.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.78x = 1,994.23 × 781.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.78x = 1,558,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,331.21/1,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.75

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