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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.82 and 786.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.82 and 786.87 is: 1,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.75 : 1,942.82 = 786.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.75/1,942.82 = 786.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.75x = 1,942.82 × 786.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.75x = 1,528,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,746.77/1,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.95

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