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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.58, 1,854.26 and 783.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.58, 1,854.26 and 783.95 is: 1,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.58 : 1,854.26 = 783.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.58/1,854.26 = 783.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.58x = 1,854.26 × 783.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.58x = 1,453,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,639.82/1,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.92

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