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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.25, 1,907.44 and 784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.25, 1,907.44 and 784.72 is: 1,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.25 : 1,907.44 = 784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.25/1,907.44 = 784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.25x = 1,907.44 × 784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.25x = 1,496,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,806.32/1,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.88

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