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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.84, 1,935.72 and 781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.84, 1,935.72 and 781.84 is: 1,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.84 : 1,935.72 = 781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.84/1,935.72 = 781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.84x = 1,935.72 × 781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.84x = 1,513,423.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,423.32/1,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.83

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