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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.87, 1,942.83 and 778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.87, 1,942.83 and 778.44 is: 1,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.87 : 1,942.83 = 778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.87/1,942.83 = 778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.87x = 1,942.83 × 778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.87x = 1,512,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,376.59/1,407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.23

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