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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.35, 1,947.47 and 781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.35, 1,947.47 and 781.72 is: 1,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.35 : 1,947.47 = 781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.35/1,947.47 = 781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.35x = 1,947.47 × 781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.35x = 1,522,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,382.82/1,411.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.67

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