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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.70 and 786.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.70 and 786.75 is: 1,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.75 : 1,942.70 = 786.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.75/1,942.70 = 786.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.75x = 1,942.70 × 786.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.75x = 1,528,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,415.29/1,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.72

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