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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.44, 1,942.26 and 786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.44, 1,942.26 and 786.44 is: 1,085.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.44 : 1,942.26 = 786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.44/1,942.26 = 786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.44x = 1,942.26 × 786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.44x = 1,527,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,470.95/1,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.28

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