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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.98, 1,947.26 and 781.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.98, 1,947.26 and 781.56 is: 1,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.98 : 1,947.26 = 781.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.98/1,947.26 = 781.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.98x = 1,947.26 × 781.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.98x = 1,521,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,900.53/1,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.61

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