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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334, 1,840.92 and 782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334, 1,840.92 and 782 is: 1,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334 : 1,840.92 = 782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334/1,840.92 = 782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334x = 1,840.92 × 782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334x = 1,439,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,599.44/1,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.16

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