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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.22, 1,950.24 and 783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.22, 1,950.24 and 783.74 is: 1,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.22 : 1,950.24 = 783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.22/1,950.24 = 783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.22x = 1,950.24 × 783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.22x = 1,528,481.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,481.10/1,413.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.56

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