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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.92, 1,934.52 and 780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.92, 1,934.52 and 780.92 is: 1,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.92 : 1,934.52 = 780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.92/1,934.52 = 780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.92x = 1,934.52 × 780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.92x = 1,510,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,705.36/1,401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.60

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