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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.18, 1,850.67 and 781.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.18, 1,850.67 and 781.59 is: 1,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.18 : 1,850.67 = 781.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.18/1,850.67 = 781.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.18x = 1,850.67 × 781.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.18x = 1,446,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,465.17/1,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.50

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