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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.34, 1,850.88 and 781.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.34, 1,850.88 and 781.99 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.34 : 1,850.88 = 781.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.34/1,850.88 = 781.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.34x = 1,850.88 × 781.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.34x = 1,447,369.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,369.65/1,341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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