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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.39, 1,942.19 and 786.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.39, 1,942.19 and 786.39 is: 1,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.39 : 1,942.19 = 786.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.39/1,942.19 = 786.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.39x = 1,942.19 × 786.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.39x = 1,527,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,307.12/1,407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.21

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