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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.92, 1,941.54 and 785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.92, 1,941.54 and 785.96 is: 1,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.92 : 1,941.54 = 785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.92/1,941.54 = 785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.92x = 1,941.54 × 785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.92x = 1,525,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,972.78/1,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.62

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