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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.30, 1,940.69 and 785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.30, 1,940.69 and 785.30 is: 1,083.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.30 : 1,940.69 = 785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.30/1,940.69 = 785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.30x = 1,940.69 × 785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.30x = 1,524,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,023.86/1,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.71

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