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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.76, 2,051.96 and 782.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.76, 2,051.96 and 782.34 is: 1,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.76 : 2,051.96 = 782.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.76/2,051.96 = 782.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.76x = 2,051.96 × 782.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.76x = 1,605,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,326.47/1,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.55

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