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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.99, 1,947.18 and 781.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.99, 1,947.18 and 781.53 is: 1,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.99 : 1,947.18 = 781.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.99/1,947.18 = 781.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.99x = 1,947.18 × 781.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.99x = 1,521,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,779.59/1,410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.52

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