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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.44, 1,950.54 and 783.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.44, 1,950.54 and 783.97 is: 1,081.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.44 : 1,950.54 = 783.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.44/1,950.54 = 783.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.44x = 1,950.54 × 783.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.44x = 1,529,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,157.03/1,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.87

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