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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.49, 2,094.87 and 781.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.49, 2,094.87 and 781.49 is: 1,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.49 : 2,094.87 = 781.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.49/2,094.87 = 781.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.49x = 2,094.87 × 781.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.49x = 1,637,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,119.96/1,397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.47

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