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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.91, 1,850.40 and 781.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.91, 1,850.40 and 781.38 is: 1,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.91 : 1,850.40 = 781.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.91/1,850.40 = 781.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.91x = 1,850.40 × 781.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.91x = 1,445,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,865.55/1,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.27

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