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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.32, 1,852.72 and 783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.32, 1,852.72 and 783.07 is: 1,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.32 : 1,852.72 = 783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.32/1,852.72 = 783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.32x = 1,852.72 × 783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.32x = 1,450,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,807.27/1,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.82

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