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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.62, 1,943.22 and 1,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.62, 1,943.22 and 1,078.92 is: 1,486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.62 : 1,943.22 = 1,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.62/1,943.22 = 1,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.62x = 1,943.22 × 1,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.62x = 2,096,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,578.92/1,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.28

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