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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.06, 1,992.96 and 781.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.06, 1,992.96 and 781.41 is: 1,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.06 : 1,992.96 = 781.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.06/1,992.96 = 781.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.06x = 1,992.96 × 781.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.06x = 1,557,318.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,318.87/1,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.74

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