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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.81, 1,944.17 and 787.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.81, 1,944.17 and 787.81 is: 1,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.81 : 1,944.17 = 787.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.81/1,944.17 = 787.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.81x = 1,944.17 × 787.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.81x = 1,531,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,636.57/1,408.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.18

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