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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.55, 1,946.69 and 781.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.55, 1,946.69 and 781.23 is: 1,078.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.55 : 1,946.69 = 781.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.55/1,946.69 = 781.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.55x = 1,946.69 × 781.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.55x = 1,520,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,812.63/1,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.17

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