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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.22, 1,850.89 and 781.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.22, 1,850.89 and 781.74 is: 1,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.22 : 1,850.89 = 781.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.22/1,850.89 = 781.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.22x = 1,850.89 × 781.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.22x = 1,446,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,913.03/1,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.81

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