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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.67, 1,938.45 and 783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.67, 1,938.45 and 783.67 is: 1,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.67 : 1,938.45 = 783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.67/1,938.45 = 783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.67x = 1,938.45 × 783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.67x = 1,519,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,108.00/1,404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.47

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