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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.68, 2,103.75 and 786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.68, 2,103.75 and 786 is: 1,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.68 : 2,103.75 = 786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.68/2,103.75 = 786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.68x = 2,103.75 × 786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.68x = 1,653,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,547.50/1,402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.85

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