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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.06, 1,945.87 and 780.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.06, 1,945.87 and 780.58 is: 1,077.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.06 : 1,945.87 = 780.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.06/1,945.87 = 780.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.06x = 1,945.87 × 780.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.06x = 1,518,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,903.30/1,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.19

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