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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.56, 1,950.61 and 784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.56, 1,950.61 and 784.11 is: 1,082.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.56 : 1,950.61 = 784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.56/1,950.61 = 784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.56x = 1,950.61 × 784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.56x = 1,529,485.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,485.97/1,413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.01

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