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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 1,854.77 and 784.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 1,854.77 and 784.55 is: 1,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 1,854.77 = 784.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/1,854.77 = 784.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 1,854.77 × 784.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 1,455,155.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,155.88/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.66

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