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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.84, 1,934.52 and 780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.84, 1,934.52 and 780.84 is: 1,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.84 : 1,934.52 = 780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.84/1,934.52 = 780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.84x = 1,934.52 × 780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.84x = 1,510,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,550.60/1,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.55

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