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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.22, 1,948.86 and 782.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.22, 1,948.86 and 782.79 is: 1,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.22 : 1,948.86 = 782.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.22/1,948.86 = 782.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.22x = 1,948.86 × 782.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.22x = 1,525,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,548.12/1,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.25

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