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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.87, 1,851.90 and 782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.87, 1,851.90 and 782.29 is: 1,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.87 : 1,851.90 = 782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.87/1,851.90 = 782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.87x = 1,851.90 × 782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.87x = 1,448,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,718.94/1,341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.63

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