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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.83, 1,948.28 and 782.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.83, 1,948.28 and 782.38 is: 1,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.83 : 1,948.28 = 782.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.83/1,948.28 = 782.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.83x = 1,948.28 × 782.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.83x = 1,524,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,301.51/1,411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.66

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