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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.80, 1,949.59 and 783.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.80, 1,949.59 and 783.29 is: 1,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.80 : 1,949.59 = 783.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.80/1,949.59 = 783.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.80x = 1,949.59 × 783.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.80x = 1,527,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,093.85/1,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.90

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