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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.14, 1,937.70 and 783.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.14, 1,937.70 and 783.14 is: 1,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.14 : 1,937.70 = 783.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.14/1,937.70 = 783.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.14x = 1,937.70 × 783.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.14x = 1,517,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,490.38/1,404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.73

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