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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.88, 1,994.80 and 782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.88, 1,994.80 and 782.08 is: 1,173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.88 : 1,994.80 = 782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.88/1,994.80 = 782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.88x = 1,994.80 × 782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.88x = 1,560,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,093.18/1,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.99

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