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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.67, 1,934.22 and 780.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.67, 1,934.22 and 780.67 is: 1,077.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.67 : 1,934.22 = 780.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.67/1,934.22 = 780.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.67x = 1,934.22 × 780.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.67x = 1,509,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,987.53/1,401.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.28

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