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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.52, 1,938.22 and 783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.52, 1,938.22 and 783.52 is: 1,081.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.52 : 1,938.22 = 783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.52/1,938.22 = 783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.52x = 1,938.22 × 783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.52x = 1,518,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,634.13/1,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.25

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