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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.52, 1,942.37 and 786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.52, 1,942.37 and 786.52 is: 1,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.52 : 1,942.37 = 786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.52/1,942.37 = 786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.52x = 1,942.37 × 786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.52x = 1,527,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,707.80/1,407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.39

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