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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.37, 1,946.27 and 780.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.37, 1,946.27 and 780.87 is: 1,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.37 : 1,946.27 = 780.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.37/1,946.27 = 780.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.37x = 1,946.27 × 780.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.37x = 1,519,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,783.85/1,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.58

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