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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.04, 1,949.96 and 783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.04, 1,949.96 and 783.56 is: 1,081.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.04 : 1,949.96 = 783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.04/1,949.96 = 783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.04x = 1,949.96 × 783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.04x = 1,527,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,917.49/1,413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.30

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