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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.08, 1,934.80 and 780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.08, 1,934.80 and 780.96 is: 1,077.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.08 : 1,934.80 = 780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.08/1,934.80 = 780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.08x = 1,934.80 × 780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.08x = 1,511,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,001.41/1,402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.69

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