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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.79, 1,850.18 and 781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.79, 1,850.18 and 781.44 is: 1,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.79 : 1,850.18 = 781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.79/1,850.18 = 781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.79x = 1,850.18 × 781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.79x = 1,445,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,800.75/1,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.32

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