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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.94, 1,951.23 and 784.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.94, 1,951.23 and 784.47 is: 1,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.94 : 1,951.23 = 784.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.94/1,951.23 = 784.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.94x = 1,951.23 × 784.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.94x = 1,530,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,677.48/1,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.56

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