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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.14, 1,934.94 and 781.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.14, 1,934.94 and 781.14 is: 1,077.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.14 : 1,934.94 = 781.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.14/1,934.94 = 781.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.14x = 1,934.94 × 781.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.14x = 1,511,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,459.03/1,402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.97

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