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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.38, 1,946.26 and 780.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.38, 1,946.26 and 780.86 is: 1,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.38 : 1,946.26 = 780.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.38/1,946.26 = 780.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.38x = 1,946.26 × 780.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.38x = 1,519,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,760.47/1,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.55

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