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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.53, 1,947.92 and 782.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.53, 1,947.92 and 782.07 is: 1,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.53 : 1,947.92 = 782.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.53/1,947.92 = 782.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.53x = 1,947.92 × 782.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.53x = 1,523,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,409.54/1,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.26

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