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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.07, 1,947.38 and 781.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.07, 1,947.38 and 781.74 is: 1,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.07 : 1,947.38 = 781.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.07/1,947.38 = 781.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.07x = 1,947.38 × 781.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.07x = 1,522,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,340.93/1,411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.86

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