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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.69, 1,941.23 and 785.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.69, 1,941.23 and 785.69 is: 1,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.69 : 1,941.23 = 785.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.69/1,941.23 = 785.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.69x = 1,941.23 × 785.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.69x = 1,525,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,205.00/1,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.25

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