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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.17, 1,947.46 and 781.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.17, 1,947.46 and 781.73 is: 1,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.17 : 1,947.46 = 781.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.17/1,947.46 = 781.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.17x = 1,947.46 × 781.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.17x = 1,522,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,387.91/1,411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.82

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