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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.76, 1,938.70 and 783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.76, 1,938.70 and 783.76 is: 1,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.76 : 1,938.70 = 783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.76/1,938.70 = 783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.76x = 1,938.70 × 783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.76x = 1,519,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,475.51/1,404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.66

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