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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.53, 1,947.96 and 782.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.53, 1,947.96 and 782.10 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.53 : 1,947.96 = 782.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.53/1,947.96 = 782.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.53x = 1,947.96 × 782.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.53x = 1,523,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,499.52/1,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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