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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.63, 1,950.82 and 784.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.63, 1,950.82 and 784.16 is: 1,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.63 : 1,950.82 = 784.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.63/1,950.82 = 784.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.63x = 1,950.82 × 784.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.63x = 1,529,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,755.01/1,413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.15

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