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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.92, 1,951.08 and 784.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.92, 1,951.08 and 784.49 is: 1,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.92 : 1,951.08 = 784.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.92/1,951.08 = 784.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.92x = 1,951.08 × 784.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.92x = 1,530,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,592.99/1,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.52

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