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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.67, 1,946.58 and 781.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.67, 1,946.58 and 781.21 is: 1,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.67 : 1,946.58 = 781.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.67/1,946.58 = 781.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.67x = 1,946.58 × 781.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.67x = 1,520,687.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,687.76/1,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.99

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