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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.56, 1,936.98 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.56, 1,936.98 and 782.44 is: 1,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.56 : 1,936.98 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.56/1,936.98 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.56x = 1,936.98 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.56x = 1,515,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,570.63/1,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.80

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