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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.67, 1,853.08 and 783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.67, 1,853.08 and 783.45 is: 1,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.67 : 1,853.08 = 783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.67/1,853.08 = 783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.67x = 1,853.08 × 783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.67x = 1,451,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,793.31/1,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.27

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