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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.05, 1,947.17 and 781.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.05, 1,947.17 and 781.57 is: 1,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.05 : 1,947.17 = 781.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.05/1,947.17 = 781.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.05x = 1,947.17 × 781.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.05x = 1,521,843.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,843.09/1,411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.52

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