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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.28, 1,937.88 and 783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.28, 1,937.88 and 783.28 is: 1,080.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.28 : 1,937.88 = 783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.28/1,937.88 = 783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.28x = 1,937.88 × 783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.28x = 1,517,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,902.65/1,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.91

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