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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.61, 1,903.72 and 782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.61, 1,903.72 and 782.13 is: 1,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.61 : 1,903.72 = 782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.61/1,903.72 = 782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.61x = 1,903.72 × 782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.61x = 1,488,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,956.52/1,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.26

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