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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.68, 1,851.44 and 782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.68, 1,851.44 and 782.33 is: 1,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.68 : 1,851.44 = 782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.68/1,851.44 = 782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.68x = 1,851.44 × 782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.68x = 1,448,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,423.89/1,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.56

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