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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.55, 1,950.83 and 784.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.55, 1,950.83 and 784.23 is: 1,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.55 : 1,950.83 = 784.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.55/1,950.83 = 784.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.55x = 1,950.83 × 784.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.55x = 1,529,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,899.41/1,413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.31

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