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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.94, 1,938.81 and 783.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.94, 1,938.81 and 783.94 is: 1,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.94 : 1,938.81 = 783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.94/1,938.81 = 783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.94x = 1,938.81 × 783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.94x = 1,519,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,908.80/1,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.83

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