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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.81, 1,941.41 and 785.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.81, 1,941.41 and 785.81 is: 1,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.81 : 1,941.41 = 785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.81/1,941.41 = 785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.81x = 1,941.41 × 785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.81x = 1,525,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,586.21/1,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.43

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