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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.84, 1,949.70 and 1,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.84, 1,949.70 and 1,078.60 is: 1,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.84 : 1,949.70 = 1,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.84/1,949.70 = 1,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.84x = 1,949.70 × 1,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.84x = 2,102,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,946.42/1,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.40

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