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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.95, 1,909.74 and 786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.95, 1,909.74 and 786.46 is: 1,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.95 : 1,909.74 = 786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.95/1,909.74 = 786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.95x = 1,909.74 × 786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.95x = 1,501,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,935.88/1,383.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.25

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