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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.15, 1,851.02 and 781.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.15, 1,851.02 and 781.71 is: 1,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.15 : 1,851.02 = 781.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.15/1,851.02 = 781.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.15x = 1,851.02 × 781.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.15x = 1,446,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,960.84/1,341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.90

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