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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.45, 2,043.93 and 778.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.45, 2,043.93 and 778.11 is: 1,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.45 : 2,043.93 = 778.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.45/2,043.93 = 778.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.45x = 2,043.93 × 778.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.45x = 1,590,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,414.87/1,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.32

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