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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.93, 1,854.59 and 784.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.93, 1,854.59 and 784.43 is: 1,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.93 : 1,854.59 = 784.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.93/1,854.59 = 784.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.93x = 1,854.59 × 784.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.93x = 1,454,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,788.72/1,343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.49

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