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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.52, 1,855.12 and 784.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.52, 1,855.12 and 784.67 is: 1,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.52 : 1,855.12 = 784.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.52/1,855.12 = 784.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.52x = 1,855.12 × 784.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.52x = 1,455,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,657.72/1,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.66

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