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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.60, 1,942.48 and 778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.60, 1,942.48 and 778.12 is: 1,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.60 : 1,942.48 = 778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.60/1,942.48 = 778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.60x = 1,942.48 × 778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.60x = 1,511,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,482.54/1,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.80

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