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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.26, 1,851.05 and 781.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.26, 1,851.05 and 781.77 is: 1,078.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.26 : 1,851.05 = 781.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.26/1,851.05 = 781.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.26x = 1,851.05 × 781.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.26x = 1,447,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,091.45/1,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.91

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