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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.53, 1,946.50 and 781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.53, 1,946.50 and 781.08 is: 1,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.53 : 1,946.50 = 781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.53/1,946.50 = 781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.53x = 1,946.50 × 781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.53x = 1,520,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,372.22/1,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.87

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