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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 1,851.72 and 782.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 1,851.72 and 782.34 is: 1,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 1,851.72 = 782.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/1,851.72 = 782.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 1,851.72 × 782.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 1,448,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,674.62/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.57

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