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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.07, 1,940.52 and 785.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.07, 1,940.52 and 785.07 is: 1,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.07 : 1,940.52 = 785.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.07/1,940.52 = 785.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.07x = 1,940.52 × 785.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.07x = 1,523,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,444.04/1,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.48

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