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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.49, 1,950.72 and 784.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.49, 1,950.72 and 784.05 is: 1,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.49 : 1,950.72 = 784.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.49/1,950.72 = 784.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.49x = 1,950.72 × 784.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.49x = 1,529,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,462.73/1,413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.05

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