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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.95, 1,941.60 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.95, 1,941.60 and 785.95 is: 1,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.95 : 1,941.60 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.95/1,941.60 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.95x = 1,941.60 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.95x = 1,526,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,002.90/1,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.62

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