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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.62, 1,961.85 and 783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.62, 1,961.85 and 783.52 is: 1,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.62 : 1,961.85 = 783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.62/1,961.85 = 783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.62x = 1,961.85 × 783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.62x = 1,537,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,148.71/1,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.27

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