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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.03, 1,850.84 and 781.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.03, 1,850.84 and 781.86 is: 1,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.03 : 1,850.84 = 781.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.03/1,850.84 = 781.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.03x = 1,850.84 × 781.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.03x = 1,447,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,097.76/1,341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.09

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