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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.51, 1,950.68 and 784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.51, 1,950.68 and 784.02 is: 1,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.51 : 1,950.68 = 784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.51/1,950.68 = 784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.51x = 1,950.68 × 784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.51x = 1,529,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,367.95/1,413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.96

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