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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.26, 1,943.26 and 778.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.26, 1,943.26 and 778.69 is: 1,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.26 : 1,943.26 = 778.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.26/1,943.26 = 778.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.26x = 1,943.26 × 778.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.26x = 1,513,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,193.24/1,408.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.51

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