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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.90, 1,942.92 and 778.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.90, 1,942.92 and 778.42 is: 1,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.90 : 1,942.92 = 778.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.90/1,942.92 = 778.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.90x = 1,942.92 × 778.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.90x = 1,512,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,407.79/1,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.23

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