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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.58, 1,850.77 and 781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.58, 1,850.77 and 781.72 is: 1,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.58 : 1,850.77 = 781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.58/1,850.77 = 781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.58x = 1,850.77 × 781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.58x = 1,446,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,780.02/1,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.42

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