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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.17, 1,852.42 and 782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.17, 1,852.42 and 782.96 is: 1,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.17 : 1,852.42 = 782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.17/1,852.42 = 782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.17x = 1,852.42 × 782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.17x = 1,450,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,370.76/1,342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.62

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