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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.50, 1,934.13 and 780.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.50, 1,934.13 and 780.50 is: 1,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.50 : 1,934.13 = 780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.50/1,934.13 = 780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.50x = 1,934.13 × 780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.50x = 1,509,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,588.47/1,401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.12

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