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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.07, 1,944.53 and 788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.07, 1,944.53 and 788.07 is: 1,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.07 : 1,944.53 = 788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.07/1,944.53 = 788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.07x = 1,944.53 × 788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.07x = 1,532,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,421.82/1,409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.54

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