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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.14, 1,852.37 and 782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.14, 1,852.37 and 782.70 is: 1,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.14 : 1,852.37 = 782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.14/1,852.37 = 782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.14x = 1,852.37 × 782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.14x = 1,449,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,850.00/1,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.25

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