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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.92, 1,946.92 and 781.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.92, 1,946.92 and 781.35 is: 1,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.92 : 1,946.92 = 781.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.92/1,946.92 = 781.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.92x = 1,946.92 × 781.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.92x = 1,521,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,218.15/1,410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.18

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