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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.11, 1,851.93 and 782.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.11, 1,851.93 and 782.49 is: 1,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.11 : 1,851.93 = 782.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.11/1,851.93 = 782.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.11x = 1,851.93 × 782.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.11x = 1,449,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,116.71/1,342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.73

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