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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.41, 1,852.30 and 782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.41, 1,852.30 and 782.70 is: 1,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.41 : 1,852.30 = 782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.41/1,852.30 = 782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.41x = 1,852.30 × 782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.41x = 1,449,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,789.24/1,342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.99

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