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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.99, 1,949.89 and 783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.99, 1,949.89 and 783.52 is: 1,081.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.99 : 1,949.89 = 783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.99/1,949.89 = 783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.99x = 1,949.89 × 783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.99x = 1,527,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,764.15/1,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.23

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