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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.59, 1,906.87 and 784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.59, 1,906.87 and 784.09 is: 1,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.59 : 1,906.87 = 784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.59/1,906.87 = 784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.59x = 1,906.87 × 784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.59x = 1,495,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,157.70/1,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.20

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