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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.34, 1,950.32 and 783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.34, 1,950.32 and 783.82 is: 1,081.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.34 : 1,950.32 = 783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.34/1,950.32 = 783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.34x = 1,950.32 × 783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.34x = 1,528,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,699.82/1,413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.62

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