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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.23, 1,947.47 and 781.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.23, 1,947.47 and 781.73 is: 1,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.23 : 1,947.47 = 781.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.23/1,947.47 = 781.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.23x = 1,947.47 × 781.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.23x = 1,522,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,382.08/1,411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.76

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