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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.72, 2,148.64 and 783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.72, 2,148.64 and 783.84 is: 1,173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.72 : 2,148.64 = 783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.72/2,148.64 = 783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.72x = 2,148.64 × 783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.72x = 1,684,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,189.98/1,434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.88

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