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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.33, 1,947.58 and 781.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.33, 1,947.58 and 781.88 is: 1,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.33 : 1,947.58 = 781.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.33/1,947.58 = 781.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.33x = 1,947.58 × 781.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.33x = 1,522,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,773.11/1,411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.97

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