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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.68, 1,946.58 and 781.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.68, 1,946.58 and 781.22 is: 1,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.68 : 1,946.58 = 781.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.68/1,946.58 = 781.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.68x = 1,946.58 × 781.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.68x = 1,520,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,707.23/1,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.00

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