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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.34, 1,948.94 and 782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.34, 1,948.94 and 782.82 is: 1,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.34 : 1,948.94 = 782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.34/1,948.94 = 782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.34x = 1,948.94 × 782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.34x = 1,525,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,669.21/1,412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.24

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