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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.88, 1,948.34 and 782.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.88, 1,948.34 and 782.39 is: 1,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.88 : 1,948.34 = 782.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.88/1,948.34 = 782.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.88x = 1,948.34 × 782.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.88x = 1,524,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,357.79/1,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.67

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