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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.70, 1,949.50 and 783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.70, 1,949.50 and 783.30 is: 1,080.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.70 : 1,949.50 = 783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.70/1,949.50 = 783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.70x = 1,949.50 × 783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.70x = 1,527,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,043.35/1,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.94

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