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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.46, 1,855.03 and 784.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.46, 1,855.03 and 784.61 is: 1,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.46 : 1,855.03 = 784.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.46/1,855.03 = 784.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.46x = 1,855.03 × 784.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.46x = 1,455,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,472.28/1,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.57

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