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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.52, 1,946.49 and 781.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.52, 1,946.49 and 781.09 is: 1,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.52 : 1,946.49 = 781.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.52/1,946.49 = 781.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.52x = 1,946.49 × 781.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.52x = 1,520,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,383.87/1,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.89

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