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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.56, 1,946.56 and 781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.56, 1,946.56 and 781.08 is: 1,077.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.56 : 1,946.56 = 781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.56/1,946.56 = 781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.56x = 1,946.56 × 781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.56x = 1,520,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,415.18/1,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.88

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