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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.88, 1,944.26 and 787.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.88, 1,944.26 and 787.88 is: 1,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.88 : 1,944.26 = 787.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.88/1,944.26 = 787.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.88x = 1,944.26 × 787.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.88x = 1,531,829.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,829.91/1,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.27

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