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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.76, 1,937.22 and 782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.76, 1,937.22 and 782.76 is: 1,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.76 : 1,937.22 = 782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.76/1,937.22 = 782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.76x = 1,937.22 × 782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.76x = 1,516,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,378.33/1,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.23

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