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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.17, 1,948.75 and 782.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.17, 1,948.75 and 782.68 is: 1,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.17 : 1,948.75 = 782.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.17/1,948.75 = 782.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.17x = 1,948.75 × 782.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.17x = 1,525,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,247.65/1,412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.07

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