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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.63, 1,938.41 and 783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.63, 1,938.41 and 783.63 is: 1,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.63 : 1,938.41 = 783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.63/1,938.41 = 783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.63x = 1,938.41 × 783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.63x = 1,518,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,996.23/1,404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.42

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