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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.02, 1,943.07 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.02, 1,943.07 and 787.02 is: 1,086.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.02 : 1,943.07 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.02/1,943.07 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.02x = 1,943.07 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.02x = 1,529,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,221.30/1,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.08

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