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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.65, 1,852.54 and 782.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.65, 1,852.54 and 782.79 is: 1,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.65 : 1,852.54 = 782.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.65/1,852.54 = 782.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.65x = 1,852.54 × 782.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.65x = 1,450,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,149.79/1,342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.07

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