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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.37, 1,943.45 and 787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.37, 1,943.45 and 787.25 is: 1,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.37 : 1,943.45 = 787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.37/1,943.45 = 787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.37x = 1,943.45 × 787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.37x = 1,529,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,977.08/1,408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.35

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