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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.32, 1,946.26 and 780.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.32, 1,946.26 and 780.83 is: 1,077.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.32 : 1,946.26 = 780.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.32/1,946.26 = 780.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.32x = 1,946.26 × 780.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.32x = 1,519,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,702.21/1,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.56

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