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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.83, 1,951.07 and 784.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.83, 1,951.07 and 784.36 is: 1,082.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.83 : 1,951.07 = 784.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.83/1,951.07 = 784.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.83x = 1,951.07 × 784.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.83x = 1,530,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,332.47/1,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.40

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