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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.95, 1,942.97 and 786.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.95, 1,942.97 and 786.95 is: 1,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.95 : 1,942.97 = 786.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.95/1,942.97 = 786.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.95x = 1,942.97 × 786.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.95x = 1,529,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,016.31/1,407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.99

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