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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.03, 1,854.99 and 784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.03, 1,854.99 and 784.59 is: 1,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.03 : 1,854.99 = 784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.03/1,854.99 = 784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.03x = 1,854.99 × 784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.03x = 1,455,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,406.60/1,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.87

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