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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.59, 1,851.40 and 782.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.59, 1,851.40 and 782.39 is: 1,079.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.59 : 1,851.40 = 782.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.59/1,851.40 = 782.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.59x = 1,851.40 × 782.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.59x = 1,448,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,522.45/1,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.71

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