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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.94, 1,942.96 and 786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.94, 1,942.96 and 786.94 is: 1,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.94 : 1,942.96 = 786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.94/1,942.96 = 786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.94x = 1,942.96 × 786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.94x = 1,528,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,992.94/1,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.98

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