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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.41, 1,950.62 and 784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.41, 1,950.62 and 784.14 is: 1,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.41 : 1,950.62 = 784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.41/1,950.62 = 784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.41x = 1,950.62 × 784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.41x = 1,529,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,547.45/1,413.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.17

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