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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.52, 1,934.12 and 780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.52, 1,934.12 and 780.52 is: 1,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.52 : 1,934.12 = 780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.52/1,934.12 = 780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.52x = 1,934.12 × 780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.52x = 1,509,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,619.34/1,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.13

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