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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.47, 1,854 and 783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.47, 1,854 and 783.94 is: 1,081.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.47 : 1,854 = 783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.47/1,854 = 783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.47x = 1,854 × 783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.47x = 1,453,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,424.76/1,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.84

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