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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.99, 1,951.35 and 784.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.99, 1,951.35 and 784.51 is: 1,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.99 : 1,951.35 = 784.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.99/1,951.35 = 784.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.99x = 1,951.35 × 784.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.99x = 1,530,853.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,853.59/1,413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.65

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