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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.22, 1,947.20 and 781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.22, 1,947.20 and 781.72 is: 1,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.22 : 1,947.20 = 781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.22/1,947.20 = 781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.22x = 1,947.20 × 781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.22x = 1,522,155.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,155.45/1,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.61

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