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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.44, 1,947.54 and 781.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.44, 1,947.54 and 781.99 is: 1,079.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.44 : 1,947.54 = 781.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.44/1,947.54 = 781.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.44x = 1,947.54 × 781.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.44x = 1,522,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,954.87/1,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.01

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