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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.11, 1,850.86 and 781.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.11, 1,850.86 and 781.54 is: 1,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.11 : 1,850.86 = 781.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.11/1,850.86 = 781.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.11x = 1,850.86 × 781.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.11x = 1,446,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,517.47/1,341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.60

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