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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.44, 1,936.80 and 782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.44, 1,936.80 and 782.56 is: 1,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.44 : 1,936.80 = 782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.44/1,936.80 = 782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.44x = 1,936.80 × 782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.44x = 1,515,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,662.21/1,403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.96

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