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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.81, 1,942.79 and 786.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.81, 1,942.79 and 786.81 is: 1,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.81 : 1,942.79 = 786.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.81/1,942.79 = 786.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.81x = 1,942.79 × 786.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.81x = 1,528,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,606.60/1,407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.80

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