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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.91, 1,851.19 and 782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.91, 1,851.19 and 782.25 is: 1,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.91 : 1,851.19 = 782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.91/1,851.19 = 782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.91x = 1,851.19 × 782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.91x = 1,448,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,093.38/1,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.13

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