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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.22, 1,937.91 and 783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.22, 1,937.91 and 783.22 is: 1,080.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.22 : 1,937.91 = 783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.22/1,937.91 = 783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.22x = 1,937.91 × 783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.22x = 1,517,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,809.87/1,404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.89

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